Poco F8 Ultra vs Vivo X500
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $729 and $820. Both devices score the same overall rating of 89/100. Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,651,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Vivo X500
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $820
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3651476
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 218g
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
The Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo X500 received the same MobileRank rating — 89/100. Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, 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 Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 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 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- 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
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco F8 Ultra by 7.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $91. Poco F8 Ultra was $91 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 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 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
Both devices scored 89/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Poco F8 Ultra (97/100 vs 96/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo X500?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Vivo X500?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.