Poco C61 vs Vivo Y500
The Poco C61 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 56/100 vs 27/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5000).
Poco C61
Vivo Y500
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco C61 vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 29 points higher (56/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Poco C61 (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C61 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Poco C61 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 44W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MIUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $345 |
Poco C61
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Poco C61
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Poco C61
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In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (84/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Poco C61 (64/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C61 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Poco C61 or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Poco C61 by 29 points (56/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C61 and the Vivo Y500?
The Poco C61 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Should you choose the Poco C61 over the Vivo Y500?
The Poco C61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.