Poco F9 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. Both devices score the same overall rating of 90/100. Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 6510); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 4,165,108); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- 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 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 4165108
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Lighter: 192g vs 238g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
The Poco F9 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 90/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro 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 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (63/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Poco F9 Ultra by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro 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 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (63/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
Both devices scored 90/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo X500 Pro (100/100 vs 98/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.