Poco F8 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $499 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 74/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6510 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $970
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9287
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 16 points higher (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Poco F8 by 37.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $471. Poco F8 was $471 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.