Poco X8 Pro vs Vivo Y500
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $350 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 56/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6000); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Poco X8 Pro
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Lighter: 196g vs 210g
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $350
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Vivo Y500, the Poco X8 Pro scores 8 points higher (64/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $345 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $5. Vivo Y500 was $5 cheaper at launch.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo Y500?
The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Vivo Y500?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Vivo Y500?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.