Poco C85x vs Vivo X500
The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 528,398); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85x
Vivo X500
What makes Poco C85x better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 211g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85x vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85x and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85x | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 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 | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C85x
- 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 C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85x and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco C85x by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco C85x
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85x and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the Vivo X500?
The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85x 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.