Poco X3 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Poco X3 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 795,343).
Poco X3 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $799
- Overall rating 49/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 795343
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2653
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Poco X3 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco X3 Pro — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
| Specification | Poco X3 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 795343 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2653 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | 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 | $250 | $799 |
Poco X3 Pro
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X3 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X3 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco X3 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Poco X3 Pro by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $549. Poco X3 Pro was $549 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (99/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (92/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
Which is better: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X3 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Poco X3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Poco X3 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Poco X3 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.