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.

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 36 points (62/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
Vivo Y05
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 48
Design 38
Value for money 100
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • 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)
What makes Vivo Y05 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

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 Y05: The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Vivo Y05
  • Main: 8MP f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y05
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Vivo Y05
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo Y05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Vivo Y05 Unisoc T7225
26/100 -776.5%
300000 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Vivo Y05 by 776.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Vivo Y05
$90

Price difference: $379. Vivo Y05 is cheaper by $379.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.