Poco X8s vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Poco X8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $437 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 67/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6330); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,464,882).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8s
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Poco X8s better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 187g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $437 vs $970
- Better portability (65/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1464882
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6330 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8s vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 23 points higher (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Poco X8s — 60/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8s (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8s (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8s and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8s | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1464882 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2656 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $437 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Poco X8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco X8s
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2656
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8s
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8s and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Poco X8s by 70.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $533. Poco X8s was $533 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8s (100/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8s (87/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8s and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8s by 23 points (90/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8s and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Poco X8s has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8s over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Poco X8s is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.