Poco X8 Pro vs Vivo Y500 Pro

The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $350 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 63/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 956,756).

The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Vivo Y500 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 57
Value for money 68
Vivo Y500 Pro
Performance 57
Display 85
Camera 50
Battery 82
Portability 60
Value for money 84
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 956756
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1061
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3185
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 196g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $350

  • Better camera (50/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 1 points higher (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 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 Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).

Poco X8 Pro: The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Vivo Y500 Pro: The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Vivo Y500 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu 1982033 956756
Geekbench Single 1553 1061
Geekbench Multi 6403 3185
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm
Weight 196 g 199 g
Launch price $350 $220
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
64/100
1982033 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7400
63/100 -107.2%
956756 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 107.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro
$350
Vivo Y500 Pro
$220

Launch price difference: $130. Vivo Y500 Pro was $130 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (76/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Vivo Y500 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.