Poco X3 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Poco X3 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $250 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 49/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 795,343); the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.4mm).
Poco X3 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $599
- Overall rating 49/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 795343
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2653
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Poco X3 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco X3 Pro — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Poco X3 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 795343 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1004 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2653 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $599 |
Poco X3 Pro
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X3 Pro
- 5160 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
We compared Poco X3 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Poco X3 Pro by 78.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $349. Poco X3 Pro was $349 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (94/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (85/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X3 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Poco X3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Poco X3 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Poco X3 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.