Poco F5 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Poco F5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 65/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,413,552).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 Pro by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco F5 Pro

Performance 71
Display 90
Camera 43
Battery 67
Portability 51
Value for money 54

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Poco F5 Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 65/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1413552
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F5 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Poco F5 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100).

Poco F5 Pro: The Poco F5 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco F5 Pro Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1413552 4838033
Geekbench Single 1761 4188
Geekbench Multi 4688 13145
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Wireless charging 30W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 162.8×75.4×8.6 mm —
Weight 204 g —
Launch price $450 —

Camera comparison

Poco F5 Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Poco F5 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Poco F5 Pro

  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 30W
67
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco F5 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
65/100
1413552 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +70.8%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Poco F5 Pro by 70.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco F5 Pro

$450

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Poco F5 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco F5 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 Pro by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F5 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Poco F5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F5 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Poco F5 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Poco F5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.