Poco M8s vs Vivo X500
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $189 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 Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Vivo X500
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Cheaper at launch: $189 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
- Lighter: 211g vs 217g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8s 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 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 M8s (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8s | 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" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 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, HyperOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8s and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco M8s by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $631. Poco M8s was $631 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (96/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (84/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Vivo X500?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s 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.