Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $200 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 43/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $599
- Better portability (69/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 43 points higher (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $200 | $599 |
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $399. Poco M3 Pro 5G is cheaper by $399.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (94/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (69/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 43 points (86/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.