Poco C71 vs Vivo X500
The Poco C71 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C71 doesn't; the Poco C71 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C71
Vivo X500
What makes Poco C71 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 211g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C71 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C71 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C71 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 or Android 15 (Go edition), up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×77.8×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco C71
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C71
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C71
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C71
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (96/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C71 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C71 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C71 by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C71 and the Vivo X500?
The Poco C71 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C71 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C71 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C71 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.