Poco X3 vs Vivo X500
The Poco X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 531,656); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X3 doesn't; the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 10.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X3
Vivo X500
What makes Poco X3 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 225g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X3 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco X3 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco X3 (50/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X3 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 531656 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 752 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1819 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.3×76.8×10.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco X3
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco X3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X3 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco X3 by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco X3 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco X3 (50/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X3 and the Vivo X500?
The Poco X3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco X3 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.