Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo S17e

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo S17e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,614,916 vs 971,424); the Vivo S17e is noticeably lighter (178g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo S17e — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
Vivo S17e
Performance 57
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 44
Portability 79
Value for money
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 971424
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1167
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2577
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo S17e better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 218g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo S17e, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S17e (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17e 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 S17e (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17e significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (79/100 vs 46/100).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo S17e: The Vivo S17e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Vivo S17e
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 2614916 971424
Geekbench Single 3228 1167
Geekbench Multi 9553 2577
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 100W 66W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
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 164.2×74.9×7.4 mm
Weight 218 g 178 g
Launch price $469
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo S17e
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo S17e
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Vivo S17e
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo S17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2614916 AnTuTu
Vivo S17e MediaTek Dimensity 7200
54/100 -169.2%
971424 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Vivo S17e by 169.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Vivo S17e
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S17e (90/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17e 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 S17e (77/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17e significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (79/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo S17e?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo S17e — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo S17e?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo S17e — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo S17e?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo S17e?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S17e is a better fit for everyday use.