POCO X8 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
69.5Performance64.4
71.3Display82.8
43.4Camera75.4
78.5Battery88.7
86.7Features100
2 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro10 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X500 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 78.7 to 68.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+32) and features (+13). POCO X8 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X8 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 64
- 12% lower weight: 202 g vs 229 g
- 11% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 90 W
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Stronger display score: 83 vs 71
- Stronger camera score: 75 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 79
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59 ″ | 6.85 ″+4% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1268x2756 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 507 ppi+10% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,400 nits+26% |
| Screen-to-body | 94.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| AnTuTu | 1,977,887Top 41% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 584,825Top 44% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 634,127Top 39% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 322,126Top 37% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 436,809Top 43% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 3.5 x+250% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP+150% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 8,000 mAh+23% |
| Wired charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 202 g+12% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |