Poco F8 vs Vivo Y500

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $499 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 36/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 8000).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 25 points (61/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 43
Value for money 75
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 205g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 8000 mAh
  • Cheaper: $345 vs $499

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Vivo Y500, the Poco F8 scores 25 points higher (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Vivo Y500
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 2760000
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.6" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 90W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 205 g 210 g
Price $499 $345
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8
$499
Vivo Y500
$345

Price difference: $154. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $154.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Vivo Y500?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 25 points (61/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Vivo Y500?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Vivo Y500?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Vivo Y500?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.