Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo Y05
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y05 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225; estimated prices are $469 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 26/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 300,000); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05 doesn't.
Poco X8 Pro Max
Vivo Y05
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 300000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1750
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $90 vs $469
- Better design/ergonomics (38/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y05, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (62/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y05 leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y05 is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y05 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Vivo Y05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 300000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $469 | $90 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y05
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y05
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo Y05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Vivo Y05 by 776.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $379. Vivo Y05 is cheaper by $379.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (77/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y05 is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y05 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y05?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 36 points (62/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo Y05?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo Y05 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y05?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y05?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo Y05?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.