Poco M8s vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $189 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 51/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 622,608).
Poco M8s
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $499
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 216g vs 217g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 31 points higher (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, 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 M8s (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Poco M8s (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
| Specification | Poco M8s | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $499 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M8s and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Poco M8s by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $310. Poco M8s was $310 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (95/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (65/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Poco M8s (75/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.