Poco M2 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Poco M2 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 517,460); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M2 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Poco M2 Pro better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 211g
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M2 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M2 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco M2 Pro by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M2 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M2 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M2 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Poco M2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M2 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M2 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M2 Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.