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 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-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 2,817,788).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 2817788
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 93/100)
- 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 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). 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 — 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 F9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100). 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 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| 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 14.6% 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 and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100).
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 11 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 — 73/100.
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).
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.