Poco M5 vs Vivo Y500 Pro

The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; estimated prices are $170 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 43/100 vs 25/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 408,000).

The Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco M5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 48
Value for money 98
Vivo Y500 Pro
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 67
Design 51
Value for money 95
What makes Poco M5 better?
  • Cheaper: $170 vs $220

  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 95/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 408000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 201g

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (49/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (67/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 18 points higher (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (49/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (49/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5 and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).

Poco M5: The Poco M5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y500 Pro: The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M5 Vivo Y500 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 MediaTek Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu 408000 956756
Geekbench Single 760 1061
Geekbench Multi 1890 3185
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2408x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 500 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 201 g 199 g
Price $170 $220
Camera comparison
Poco M5
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Front: 32MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2408x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
67
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M5 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M5 MediaTek Helio G99
25/100
408000 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7400
43/100 +57.4%
956756 AnTuTu

Vivo Y500 Pro leads Poco M5 by 57.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M5
$170
Vivo Y500 Pro
$220

Price difference: $50. Poco M5 is cheaper by $50.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (49/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (67/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5 and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco M5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Poco M5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.