Poco F2 Pro vs Vivo X500

The Poco F2 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $500 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 978,910).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco F2 Pro

Performance 59
Display 56
Camera 46
Battery 46
Portability 38
Value for money 26

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Poco F2 Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $820

  • Overall rating 52/100

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 978910
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1169
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3191
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 211g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F2 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco F2 Pro — 26/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco F2 Pro Vivo X500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 978910 3930719
Geekbench Single 1169 3302
Geekbench Multi 3191 10240
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1260x2750
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 500 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.3×75.4×8.9 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 219 g 211 g
Launch price $500 $820

Camera comparison

Poco F2 Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 20MP
46
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Poco F2 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Poco F2 Pro

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless charging: no data
46
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco F2 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F2 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
52/100
978910 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +75.1%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Poco F2 Pro by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco F2 Pro

$500

Vivo X500

$820

Launch price difference: $320. Poco F2 Pro was $320 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (96/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (94/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (87/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (84/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco F2 Pro or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F2 Pro and the Vivo X500?

The Poco F2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F2 Pro or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F2 Pro or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Poco F2 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.