Poco M5 (India) vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Poco M5 (India) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5 (India)
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Poco M5 (India) better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5 (India) 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 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5 (India) | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M5 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M5 (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5 (India) and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Poco M5 (India) by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 (India) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) by 51 points (92/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 (India) and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco M5 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 (India) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 (India) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 (India) 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.