Poco F7 vs Vivo X500
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $399 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,199,079).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Vivo X500
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $820
- Overall rating 66/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2199079
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 215g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 60/100, 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 F7 (96/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2199079 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 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 | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco F7 by 44.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $421. Poco F7 was $421 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (96/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (84/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Vivo X500?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Vivo X500?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power 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.