Poco F9 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 90/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 4,165,108).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 4165108
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 2 points higher (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 238 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Poco F9 Ultra by 13.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Poco F9 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.