Poco F5 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, 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 61/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,302,969).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Poco F5 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1302969
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F5 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). 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 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (85/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F5 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1302969 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 181 g | — | |
| Launch price | $330 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F5 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Poco F5 by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (85/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 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 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco F5 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.