Poco F7 vs Vivo Y500

The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $399 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 51/100 vs 36/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6500); the Poco F7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.

The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Performance 40
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 82
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Poco F7 better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (40/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6500 mAh
  • Lighter: 210g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $345 vs $399

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Vivo Y500, the Poco F7 scores 15 points higher (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).

Poco F7: The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F7 Vivo Y500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 2205289
Geekbench Single 2070
Geekbench Multi 6694
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 90W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 215 g 210 g
Price $399 $345
Camera comparison
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F7
$399
Vivo Y500
$345

Price difference: $54. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $54.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (40/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Vivo Y500?

The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Vivo Y500?

The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Vivo Y500?

The Poco F7 leads on performance (40/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Vivo Y500?

The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.