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).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Performance 48
Display 88
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 44
Value for money 68
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Poco M8s better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $499

  • Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Poco M8s: The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.
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 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
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8s
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
88
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M8s and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M8s Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +83.7%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Poco M8s by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M8s
$189
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $310. Poco M8s was $310 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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.

Frequently asked questions
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.