Poco C51 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Poco C51 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 26/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 193,858); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C51 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C51
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Poco C51 better?
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C51 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C51 (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C51 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C51 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C51 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition), MIUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco C51
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C51
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C51
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C51 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Poco C51 by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C51 (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C51 (94/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C51 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C51 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C51 by 66 points (92/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C51 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco C51 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C51 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Poco C51 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.