Poco M6 Plus vs Vivo Y500
The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 32/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Poco M6 Plus
Vivo Y500
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5030 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 4 points higher (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 Plus | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | $345 |
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (61/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 edges out the Poco M6 Plus by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Vivo Y500?
The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Vivo Y500?
The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.