Poco F9 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 86/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 3,758,268); the Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 3758268
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 238g
- Better display (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 4 points higher (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (98/100 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 Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (48/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 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 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 15 by 10.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (98/100 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 Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (48/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Poco F9 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO 15 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.