Poco X3 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Poco X3 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $250 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 822,433); the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X3 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Poco X3 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $820
- Overall rating 49/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 822433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2653
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 215g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X3 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco X3 Pro — 48/100, 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 X3 Pro (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (50/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X3 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 822433 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1004 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2653 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco X3 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco X3 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X3 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X3 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco X3 Pro by 79.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Poco X3 Pro was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (96/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (87/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (84/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (50/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X3 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Poco X3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Poco X3 Pro 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.