Poco C61 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Poco C61 (2024) 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 27/100 (a 65-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 C61 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C61
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Poco C61 better?
- Overall rating 27/100
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 refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C61 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (92/100 vs 27/100). 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 C61 (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C61 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 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 | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MIUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco C61
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C61
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C61 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Poco C61 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 C61 (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (94/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C61 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C61 by 65 points (92/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C61 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco C61 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C61 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Poco C61 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.