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.
Poco F8 Ultra
Vivo Y500
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $384. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $384.
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).
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.