Poco M8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $299 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 59/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,035,754).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro by 23 points (82/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Pro
Performance 60
Display 84
Camera 40
Battery 70
Portability 52
Value for money 60
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 206g vs 216g
  • Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $499

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1035754
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 23 points higher (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Poco M8 Pro — 60/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

Poco M8 Pro: The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
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 M8 Pro Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1035754 3815522
Geekbench Single 1237 3228
Geekbench Multi 3281 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 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
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm
Weight 206 g 216 g
Launch price $299 $499
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
70
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M8 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
59/100
1035754 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +72.9%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Poco M8 Pro by 72.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M8 Pro
$299
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $200. Poco M8 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (95/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (65/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro by 23 points (82/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Poco M8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.