Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 50/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 750,481); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 218g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (77/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 247.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (91/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (77/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (77/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.