Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $469 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 2,629,444).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Cheaper: $469 vs $499
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 74/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 2629444
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 218g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (30/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $469 | $499 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 31.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $30. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $30.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (82/100 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 15T significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.