Poco F9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $699 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 84/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 3,228,426).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 3228426
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $699
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 2 points higher (86/100 vs 84/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Poco F9 Pro by 14.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Vivo iQOO 15 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Poco F9 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.