Poco F8 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $729 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 2,817,788); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 2817788
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $729
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 29.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $279. Vivo iQOO 15R was $279 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.