Poco M8s vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $189 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 51/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 622,608); the Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 217g).
Poco M8s
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $220
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 217g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 12 points higher (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (60/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco M8s | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $220 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco M8s and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads Poco M8s by 34.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $31. Poco M8s was $31 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (82/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (60/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco M8s — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.