Poco M8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $299 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 59/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,035,754).
Poco M8 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $599
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1035754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 27 points higher (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Poco M8 Pro — 60/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1035754 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $599 |
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Poco M8 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Poco M8 Pro by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Poco M8 Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (94/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (85/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.