Poco X8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $350 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (2,817,788 vs 1,977,887).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $450
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2817788 vs 1977887
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Vivo iQOO 15R scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (74/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 60/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1977887 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15R leads Poco X8 Pro by 29.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Poco X8 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (93/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (93/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.