Poco C81 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Poco C81 Pro (2026) 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 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C81 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Poco C81 Pro better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 211g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C81 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C81 Pro | 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 | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco C81 Pro
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C81 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C81 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 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 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (96/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C81 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C81 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Poco C81 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 Pro 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.