Poco M8s vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $189 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $599
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 215g vs 217g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 66/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 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 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8s | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8s and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Poco M8s by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $410. Poco M8s was $410 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (94/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (85/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.