Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $469 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 77/100 vs 62/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 2,629,444).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper: $469 vs $599
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 2629444
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 218g
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $469 | $599 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- 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 X8 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 29.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $130. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $130.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (78/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.