Poco F8 Ultra vs Vivo Y500

The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $729 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 36/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 47 points (83/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 60
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6500 mAh
  • Lighter: 210g vs 218g
  • Cheaper: $345 vs $729

  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Vivo Y500, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 47 points higher (83/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (86/100 vs 60/100).

Poco F8 Ultra: The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Ultra Vivo Y500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 3640351
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 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 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 218 g 210 g
Price $729 $345
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8 Ultra
$729
Vivo Y500
$345

Price difference: $384. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $384.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (87/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (90/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (77/100 vs 61/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (86/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo Y500?

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 47 points (83/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo Y500?

The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo Y500?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo Y500?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Vivo Y500?

The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.