Poco F8 vs Vivo Y500s
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $499 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7200); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 560,863).
Poco F8
Vivo Y500s
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2249
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $499
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Vivo Y500s, the Poco F8 scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Vivo Y500s — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Vivo Y500s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $230 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y500s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y500s
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Vivo Y500s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Vivo Y500s by 456.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $269. Vivo Y500s was $269 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (92/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (86/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Vivo Y500s?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Vivo Y500s?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y500s — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Vivo Y500s?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Vivo Y500s?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Vivo Y500s?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for everyday use.