Poco C81 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Poco C81 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 34/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C81 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Poco C81 Pro better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 208g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C81 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 56 points higher (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C81 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Poco C81 Pro
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C81 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C81 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C81 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (100/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C81 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro by 56 points (90/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C81 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Poco C81 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.