Poco F5 vs Vivo Y500
The Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $330 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F5 leads — 61/100 vs 56/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Poco F5 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 210g).
Poco F5
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $345
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Poco F5 vs the Vivo Y500, the Poco F5 scores 5 points higher (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (64/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F5 — 64/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (71/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Poco F5 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1269172 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1653 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4349 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $345 |
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Poco F5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $15. Poco F5 was $15 cheaper at launch.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (71/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the Vivo Y500?
The Poco F5 edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the Vivo Y500?
The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 or the Vivo Y500?
The Poco F5 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 over the Vivo Y500?
The Poco F5 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.