Poco F9 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Poco F9 Ultra (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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 73/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 2,817,788); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 2817788
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 197g vs 238g
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 17 points higher (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (62/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 47.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F9 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (91/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (62/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
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 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.