Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 41/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 51 points (92/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.