Pocophone F1 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Pocophone F1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $300 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 33/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 595,284); the Pocophone F1 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 215g).
Pocophone F1
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 182g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $599
- Better portability (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Pocophone F1 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 53 points higher (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Pocophone F1 — 8/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Pocophone F1 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (77/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Pocophone F1 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 595284 | 3714661 | |
| Geekbench Single | 563 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2006 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $599 |
Pocophone F1
- Main: 12MP f/1.9
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Pocophone F1
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Pocophone F1 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Pocophone F1 by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $299. Pocophone F1 was $299 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (94/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (85/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Pocophone F1 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (77/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Pocophone F1 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Pocophone F1 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Pocophone F1 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Pocophone F1 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Pocophone F1 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Pocophone F1 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Pocophone F1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.