Poco X3 NFC vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Poco X3 NFC (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $230 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 531,656).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X3 NFC
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Poco X3 NFC better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $799
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X3 NFC vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco X3 NFC — 48/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X3 NFC | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 531656 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 752 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco X3 NFC
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco X3 NFC
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X3 NFC
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X3 NFC and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Poco X3 NFC by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $569. Poco X3 NFC was $569 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (92/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X3 NFC or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X3 NFC and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Poco X3 NFC has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 NFC or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 NFC or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco X3 NFC over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.