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).
Poco F8
Vivo Y500
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $154. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $154.
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).
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.