Poco F9 Pro vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $699 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 63/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6330); the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Vivo Y500 Pro
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6330 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $699
- Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 21 points higher (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 82/100; 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 Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 238.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $479. Vivo Y500 Pro was $479 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (95/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (74/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro by 21 points (84/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.