Tecno Pop X vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Tecno Pop X (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $100 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 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop X doesn't; the Tecno Pop X is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Tecno Pop X
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $599
- Better portability (65/100 vs 48/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pop X 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 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Tecno Pop X — 50/100, 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 Tecno Pop X (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop X notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (65/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pop X | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.9×79.3×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $599 |
Tecno Pop X
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.85
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pop X
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Pop X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Launch price difference: $499. Tecno Pop X was $499 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (94/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop X notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pop X or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop X and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Tecno Pop X has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop X or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pop X or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop X over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Tecno Pop X 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.