Poco F9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 3,228,426); the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Better portability (47/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 3228426
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6330 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Poco F9 Pro by 29.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Poco F9 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra edges out the Poco F9 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.