Poco F8 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $729 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 89/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,651,476); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $970
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3651476
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 218g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 1 points higher (90/100 vs 89/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro 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 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- 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
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Poco F8 Ultra by 27.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $241. Poco F8 Ultra was $241 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro 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 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro edges out the Poco F8 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.