Poco F9 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 82/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 8000); the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 4,165,108); the Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably lighter (216g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 8000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 4165108
- Lighter: 216g vs 238g
- Better display (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 8 points higher (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 238 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Poco F9 Ultra by 11.5% 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 15T are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
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 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (90/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (91/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Poco F9 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO 15T by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
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 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.