Poco F7 Ultra vs Vivo X500
The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 82/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5300); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,932,885).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Ultra
Vivo X500
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $820
- Overall rating 82/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2932885
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 212g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 7 points higher (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Poco F7 Ultra — 86/100, 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco F7 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco F7 Ultra are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2932885 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco F7 Ultra by 25.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $320. Poco F7 Ultra was $320 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco F7 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (87/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco F7 Ultra are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the Poco F7 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Vivo X500?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Vivo X500?
The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.