Poco M5 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $170 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 41/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 552,286); the Poco M5 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 41 points (82/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5
Performance 43
Display 54
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 49
Value for money 52
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Poco M5 better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 216g
  • Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $499

  • Better portability (49/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 552286
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 41 points higher (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (90/100 vs 52/100).

Poco M5: The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M5 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 552286 3815522
Geekbench Single 727 3228
Geekbench Multi 2047 9553
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2408x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 201 g 216 g
Launch price $170 $499
Camera comparison
Poco M5
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2408x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M5 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M5 MediaTek Helio G99
41/100
552286 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +85.5%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Poco M5 by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M5
$170
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $329. Poco M5 was $329 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (95/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (99/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (65/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (75/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (90/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 41 points (82/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.