Poco M8 vs Vivo X500
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $209 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5520); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 840,353); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Vivo X500
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $820
- Better portability (79/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 66/100, 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 M8 (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco M8 by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $611. Poco M8 was $611 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (84/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Vivo X500?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 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.