Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Vivo X500
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $168 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Vivo X500
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $820
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 217g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $652. Poco M7 Plus 5G was $652 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (96/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (84/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Vivo X500?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G 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.