Pocophone F1 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Pocophone F1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 595,284); the Pocophone F1 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 227g).
Pocophone F1
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 182g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $799
- Better portability (77/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Pocophone F1 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Pocophone F1 — 8/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Pocophone F1 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (77/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Pocophone F1 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 595284 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 563 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2006 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $799 |
Pocophone F1
- Main: 12MP f/1.9
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Pocophone F1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Pocophone F1
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Pocophone F1 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Pocophone F1 by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $499. Pocophone F1 was $499 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (92/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Pocophone F1 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (77/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Pocophone F1 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Pocophone F1 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Pocophone F1 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Pocophone F1 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Pocophone F1 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Pocophone F1 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Pocophone F1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.