Poco F8 Pro vs Vivo Y500
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $529 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 36/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6210); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Poco F8 Pro
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6210 mAh
- Cheaper: $345 vs $529
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 73/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Vivo Y500, the Poco F8 Pro scores 35 points higher (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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) | 3500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $529 | $345 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $184. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $184.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (68/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Vivo Y500?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 35 points (71/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Vivo Y500?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Vivo Y500?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Vivo Y500?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Vivo Y500?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.