Poco X8s vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Poco X8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $437 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 67/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,464,882); the Poco X8s is noticeably lighter (187g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8s
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Poco X8s better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $437 vs $499
- Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1464882
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6330 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8s vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 15 points higher (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Poco X8s — 60/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Poco X8s (97/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (65/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8s | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1464882 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2656 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 187 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $437 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Poco X8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X8s
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2656
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8s
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8s and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Poco X8s by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $62. Poco X8s was $62 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco X8s (97/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (65/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8s or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Poco X8s — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8s and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Poco X8s has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8s or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8s or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8s over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Poco X8s is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.