Poco C50 vs Vivo X500
The Poco C50 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 155,362); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C50 doesn't; the Poco C50 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C50
Vivo X500
What makes Poco C50 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 211g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C50 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C50 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C50 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco C50
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C50
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C50 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco C50 by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C50
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (94/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C50 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C50 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C50 by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C50 and the Vivo X500?
The Poco C50 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C50 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Poco C50 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.