Poco M5 vs Vivo X500
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $170 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5
Vivo X500
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $820
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 50/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco M5 by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Poco M5 was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Vivo X500?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 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.