Poco F8 Ultra vs Vivo Y500s
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $729 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500s has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 560,863).
Poco F8 Ultra
Vivo Y500s
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2249
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 219g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $729
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Vivo Y500s, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Vivo Y500s — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Vivo Y500s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7200 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $230 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- 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 Y500s
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Vivo Y500s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Vivo Y500s by 549.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $499. Vivo Y500s was $499 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (97/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo Y500s?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo Y500s?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y500s — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo Y500s?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo Y500s?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Vivo Y500s?
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 Y500s is a better fit for everyday use.