Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; estimated prices are $469 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 43/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 956,756); the Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 956756
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 67/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $220 vs $469
- Better camera (49/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 4/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (95/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (65/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (95/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $469 | $220 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 174.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $249. Vivo Y500 Pro is cheaper by $249.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (65/100 vs 4/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (49/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (51/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (95/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.