Poco F5 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Poco F5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $450 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,413,552).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Poco F5 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $820
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1413552
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 30W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F5 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Poco F5 Pro — 54/100, 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 notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco F5 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F5 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1413552 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.4×8.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco F5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F5 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F5 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 30W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F5 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco F5 Pro by 64.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. Poco F5 Pro was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (96/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco F5 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (84/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 Pro by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F5 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Poco F5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F5 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Poco F5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.