Poco F9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 72/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 3,047,741).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 3047741
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6330 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 197g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $699
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Poco F9 Pro scores 12 points higher (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 68/100; 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 is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (62/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3047741 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 5.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Vivo iQOO 15R was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (62/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
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 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.