Poco M5 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $170 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 41/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $970
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 201g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 49 points higher (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 50/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Poco M5 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Poco M5 was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 49 points (90/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 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.