Poco F9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $699 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 82/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6330); the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 3,228,426).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 216g
- Better camera (74/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 3228426
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $699
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 95/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Poco F9 Pro scores 2 points higher (84/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 Vivo iQOO 15T and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Poco F9 Pro by 31.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15T was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO 15T 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 15T?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
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 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.