Poco C55 vs Vivo X500
The Poco C55 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-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 348,562); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C55 doesn't; the Poco C55 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C55
Vivo X500
What makes Poco C55 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 211g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C55 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C55 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C55 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 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 | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco C55
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C55
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C55 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco C55 by 91.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco C55
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (96/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (94/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C55 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C55 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C55 by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C55 and the Vivo X500?
The Poco C55 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C55 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C55 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.