Poco X5 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Poco X5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $245 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 48/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 592,015); the Poco X5 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
Poco X5
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $599
- Better portability (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Poco X5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 38 points higher (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco X5 — 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 X5 (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Poco X5 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (66/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Poco X5 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3714661 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $599 |
Poco X5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X5
- 5000 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 X5 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Poco X5 by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $354. Poco X5 was $354 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (94/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Poco X5 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (66/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Poco X5 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 by 38 points (86/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X5 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Poco X5 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X5 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X5 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Poco X5 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Poco X5 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.