Poco M8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $299 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,035,754); the Poco M8 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 227g).
Poco M8 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 206g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $799
- Better portability (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1035754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Poco M8 Pro — 60/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1035754 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $799 |
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco M8 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Poco M8 Pro by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Poco M8 Pro was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (99/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (92/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.