Poco F9 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $699 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,228,426).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 206g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $820
- Overall rating 84/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3228426
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6330 mAh
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco F9 Pro by 17.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $121. Poco F9 Pro was $121 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the Poco F9 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.