Poco M7 vs Vivo X500
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $110 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 476,175); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7
Vivo X500
What makes Poco M7 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $820
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 211g vs 224g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M7 — 70/100, 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 (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco M7 by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $710. Poco M7 was $710 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (96/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (94/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (84/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Vivo X500?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 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.