Poco F8 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $529 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 79/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6210); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,024,818).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $820
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3024818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6210 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 10 points higher (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, 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 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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) | 3500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- 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
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco F8 Pro by 23.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $291. Poco F8 Pro was $291 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).
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 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (87/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (84/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Poco F8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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.