Poco M8s vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $189 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 51/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 617,626); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6510 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $970
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 192g vs 217g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 39 points higher (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 48/100). 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 58/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 66/100, 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 M8s (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (63/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8s | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6510 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, HyperOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8s and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Poco M8s by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $781. Poco M8s was $781 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (81/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (63/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 39 points (90/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s 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.