Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo Y03

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y03 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 37/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,614,916 vs 346,495); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y03 doesn't; the Vivo Y03 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y03 by 34 points (71/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
Vivo Y03
Performance 29
Display 44
Camera
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y03 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 218g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y03, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y03 (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y03 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y03 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y03 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 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 Y03: The Vivo Y03 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Vivo Y03
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 2614916 346495
Geekbench Single 3228 420
Geekbench Multi 9553 1364
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 163.8×75.7×8.4 mm
Weight 218 g 185 g
Launch price $469
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y03
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Y03
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Vivo Y03
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo Y03, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2614916 AnTuTu
Vivo Y03 MediaTek Helio G85
37/100 -654.7%
346495 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Vivo Y03 by 654.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Vivo Y03
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y03 (90/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y03 (84/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y03 (77/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y03 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y03?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y03 by 34 points (71/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo Y03?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y03 — 37/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y03?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo Y03?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y03 is a better fit for everyday use.