Poco M2 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Poco M2 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 42/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 517,460); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M2 Pro doesn't; the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M2 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Poco M2 Pro better?
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 209g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M2 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 48 points higher (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (63/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M2 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Poco M2 Pro by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M2 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (63/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M2 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M2 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Poco M2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M2 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M2 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M2 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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.