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).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 14.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $16. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $16.
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).
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.