Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo S17
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4600); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 820,210); the Vivo S17 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Vivo S17
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 47/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 218g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo S17, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (72/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Vivo S17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo S17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S17
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S17
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo S17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Vivo S17 by 220.6% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo S17
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (90/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (77/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (72/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo S17?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo S17 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo S17?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo S17 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo S17?
The Vivo S17 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo S17?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo S17?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.