IQOO 15R vs Poco X8 Pro Max
Why Consider Each
An overview of the main advantages of each phone
Reasons to consider the IQOO 15R
- 60% higher Front Camera (32 MP vs 20 MP)
- 43% higher Peak Brightness (5000 nits vs 3500 nits)
- 20% higher Refresh Rate (144 Hz vs 120 Hz)
- 7% lighter Weight (202 grams vs 218 grams)
- Better Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9500s
- Higher Front Recording: 4K @30/60fps 1080p @30/60fps vs 1080p @ 60 fps
- Includes Reverse Charging
Reasons to consider the Poco X8 Pro Max
- 3.0x better Digital Zoom (60 x vs 20 x)
- 12% larger Battery (8500 mAh vs 7600 mAh)
- 11% higher HBM Brightness (2000 nits vs 1800 nits)
- Zoom: 5 x
- Includes Wireless Charging
- Includes Reverse Wireless
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| General Information | ||
| Product Name | IQOO 15R | Poco X8 Pro Max |
| Brand | IQOO | Poco |
| Official Brand Link | Visit | Visit |
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| Price | 230000🚫 PKR | 180000🚫 PKR |
| Price India | ₹67000 | ₹51000 |
| Price USA | $650 | $520 |
| Variants Prices | 8 + 256 GB — 12 + 256 GB — 12 + 512 GB — | 12 + 256 GB 12 + 512 GB |
| Display | ||
| Phone Dimensions | 157.6 x 74.4 x 7.9 mm | 162.9 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm |
| Screen Size | 6.59 inch | 6.83 inch |
| Screen Resolution | 1260 x 2750 Pixels | 1280 x 2772 Pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits | 3500 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1800 nits | 2000 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 9500s |
| Lithography Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Max Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.73 GHz |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores | Octa-core |
| Architecture | 2 x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L | 1 x 3.73 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 829 | Immortalis-G925 MC12 (NanoReview lists MP11 ) |
| AnTuTu Benchmark | 3 M | 3 M |
| Bootup Time | 15 s | 19s |
| Memory | ||
| RAM Memory | 12 + 512 GB | 12 + 512 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 8+ 256 GB | 12 + 256 GB |
| Rear Camera | ||
| Camera | 50 + 8 MP | 50 + 8 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8160 × 6144 pixels | 8160 × 6144 pixels |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP=Sony LYT-700C | 50 MP = Omnivision Light Fusion 600 |
| Zoom | - | 5 x |
| Digital Zoom | 20 x | 60 x |
| Video Recording | 4K @30/60fps | 4K @ 60 fps |
| Flash | LED Flash | LED Flash |
| Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera | 32 MP | 20 MP |
| Front Sensor | 32 MP = GalaxyCore GC32E1 (Selfie) | 20 MP = Omnivision OV20B |
| Front Resolution | 6528 ×4896 Pixels | 5184 × 3888 pixels |
| Front Recording | 4K @30/60fps | 1080p @ 60 fps |
| Front Flash | No | Screen Flash |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 7600 mAh | 8500 mAh |
| Charging Watts | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Type | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging | - | No |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | 27 W |
| Reverse Wireless | - | No |
| Battery Life (PC Mark) | 17 hour | ~21 Hours |
| Charging Time | 50-60 mints (0%-100%) | 60–70 minutes ( 0-100% ) |
| Software | ||
| Model Number | I2508 | 2602BPC18G |
| Release Date | 1 March, 2026 | 17 March, 2026 |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Series Name | iQOO Number Series | Poco X |
| Category | Flagship / Gaming | Mid-Range Performance |
| Android OS | Android 17 | Android 17 , HyperOS 4 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 grams | 218 grams |
| Build | Metal frame , Back Glass | Aluminium Frame+ glass back |
| IP Rating | — | — |
| Special Features | Built-in active cooling fan | Silicon-Carbon 8500/9000mAh battery with 100W wired + 27W reverse charging |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM / E-Sim | Nano-SIM / E-Sim |
| Network | 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+ | 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+ |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Security & Audio | ||
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Speaker | Dual Stereo Speaker |
| Fingerprint | Hyper Sonic Front Finger | Hyper Sonic Front Finger |
| Other Sensors | Vapor chamber cooling | Proximity sensor |
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| Verdict | ||
| Pros | ✅ Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | ✅ Massive battery — 8500mAh (100W) |
| Cons | ❌ No SD Slot | ❌ No wireless charging — confirmed all sources |
| Best For | ✅ Hardcore Gaming | 🎯 Mobile gamers — flagship SoC |
| Not Best For | ❌ Budget Buyers | 🚫 Camera enthusiasts — dual-cam limits |
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