Poco X8 Power vs Vivo X500
The Poco X8 Power (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $360 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Power has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 7500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,010,104); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X8 Power doesn't; the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Power
Vivo X500
What makes Poco X8 Power better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $360 vs $820
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1010104
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3481
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 229g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Power vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Poco X8 Power — 52/100, 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 X8 Power (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco X8 Power are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Power (50/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Power | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1010104 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.3×8.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $360 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Power
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Power
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Power and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco X8 Power by 74.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $460. Poco X8 Power was $460 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power (96/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Poco X8 Power are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Power (50/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Power or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Power and the Vivo X500?
The Poco X8 Power has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Power or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Power or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Power over the Vivo X500?
The Poco X8 Power is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.