Poco M6 Plus vs Vivo X500
The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Plus
Vivo X500
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5030 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M6 Plus | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (84/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Vivo X500?
The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus 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.