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.

The Vivo Y500 edges out the Poco M6 Plus by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Plus
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
  • 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)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco M6 Plus: The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
37
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Plus
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknown
Vivo Y500
$345
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.