Poco F9 Pro vs Realme 15
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 15 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300+; launch prices were $699 and $249. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 62/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 879,714); the Realme 15 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Realme 15
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Realme 15 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6330 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $699
- Better portability (74/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Realme 15, the Poco F9 Pro scores 22 points higher (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Realme 15 — 74/100; 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Realme 15 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Realme 15 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (74/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Realme 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $249 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 15
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Realme 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Realme 15 by 267.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Realme 15 was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Realme 15 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (74/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Realme 15 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (74/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme 15?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 15 by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Realme 15?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Realme 15 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme 15?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme 15?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Realme 15?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 15 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.