Poco F8 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 79/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6210); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,024,818).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 79/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3024818
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6210 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (85/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $529 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Poco F8 Pro by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (87/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (85/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco F8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.