Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo S50 Pro mini

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $469 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 62/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,629,444); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 218g).

The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2903
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Cheaper: $469 vs $485

  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2629444
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 9553
  • Lighter: 191g vs 218g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 9 points higher (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Vivo S50 Pro mini
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 2629444 3068952
Geekbench Single 3228 2903
Geekbench Multi 9553 9602
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 218 g 191 g
Price $469 $485
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
71/100 +14.3%
3068952 AnTuTu

Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 14.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485

Price difference: $16. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $16.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (62/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (61/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.