Poco X8 Pro Max vs vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5500); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,032,039 vs 2,342,433); the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is noticeably lighter (193g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3032039 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 70/100)
What makes vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 218g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3032039 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2725 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8932 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ by 29.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.