Poco M8 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $209 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 54/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $499
- Better portability (79/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 28 points higher (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 66/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Poco M8 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Poco M8 (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (79/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 837903 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Poco M8 by 82.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $290. Poco M8 was $290 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Poco M8 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (65/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Poco M8 (75/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (79/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the 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.