Poco F8 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 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 89/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,651,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3651476
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | — | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Poco F8 Ultra by 24.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Poco F8 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, 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.