Poco F8 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 74/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Poco F8 by 35.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.