Poco M6 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $120 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 40/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 513,809); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Poco M6 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $970
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 732
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1954
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M6 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 50 points higher (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M6 — 62/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M6 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 732 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1954 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 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 13 / MIUI 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M6 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Poco M6 by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $850. Poco M6 was $850 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 by 50 points (90/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M6 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.