Poco F8 vs Vivo X500
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $499 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Vivo X500
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $820
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9287
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 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, the Vivo X500 scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Vivo X500 — 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco F8 by 20.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $321. Poco F8 was $321 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Vivo X500?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Vivo X500?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.