Poco F9 Ultra 256GB vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
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| Feature |  Poco F9 Ultra 256GB |  Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 106,000.00 | KSh 200,000.00 |
| Display | 6.9 inches: AMOLED, 68B colors, 185Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 850 nits (typ), 2200 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) | 6.85 inches: LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits (HBM), 4400 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB RAM | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB, 512GB,1TB |
| Rear camera | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 0.5µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm | 50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.7, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF |
| Battery | Si/C Li-Ion 8050 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh (China) 6,800mAh (Global) |
| Charging | 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS, 100% in 50 min 50W wireless, 50% in 37 min 27W reverse wired 22.5W reverse wireless | 90W wired 40W wireless Reverse wireless Reverse wired |
| Weight | 235 g (8.29 oz) | 225 g or 229 g (7.94 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 16, up to 4 major OS updates, HyperOS 3 | Android 17, up to 5 major OS updates, OriginOS 7 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra 256GB | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | POCO | vivo |
| Model | Poco F9 Ultra | X500 Pro Max |
| Announced | 2026, September 01 | 2026, September 21 |
Design
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra 256GB | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 77.9 x 8.7 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.34 in) | 163.3 x 76.8 x 8.1 mm (6.43 x 3.02 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 235 g (8.29 oz) | 225 g or 229 g (7.94 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
Display
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra 256GB | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 inches: AMOLED, 68B colors, 185Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 850 nits (typ), 2200 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) | 6.85 inches: LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits (HBM), 4400 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 1200 x 2608 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density) | 1440 x 3168 pixels (~507 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5 | Armor Glass, Mohs level 4 |
| Display features | 10000 nits (peak) in HDR videos only | Ultra HDR image support |
Performance
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra 256GB | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.55 GHz & 3x4.35 GHz & 3x3.1 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali-G2-Ultra-NX |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra 256GB | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB RAM | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB, 512GB,1TB |
| Storage technology | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
Cameras
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra 256GB | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 0.5µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm | 50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.7, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/3.44", 0.64µm | 50 MP, f/2.0, 20mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| Rear camera features | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, 3D LUT import |
| Rear camera video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120/240fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 17 EV TrueDynamic Log, Dolby Vision HDR, 4K@120fps 10-bit Log, 10-bit 422 APV |
| Front camera features | HDR | HDR |
| Front camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra 256GB | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Si/C Li-Ion 8050 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh (China) 6,800mAh (Global) |
| Charging | 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS, 100% in 50 min 50W wireless, 50% in 37 min 27W reverse wired 22.5W reverse wireless | 90W wired 40W wireless Reverse wireless Reverse wired |
Software
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra 256GB | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16, up to 4 major OS updates, HyperOS 3 | Android 17, up to 5 major OS updates, OriginOS 7 |
Network
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra 256GB | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - International · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - China |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra 256GB | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, AptX HD, AptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.0, ASHA, MIHC, Auracast | 5.4/6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | No | No |
| Satellite features | No | Satellite connectivity support (1TB 12GB RAM only; for China) |
Durability
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra 256GB | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Features
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra 256GB | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, Infrared port | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, Dark Cherry | Black, Gray, White, Orange |
Audio
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra 256GB | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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