Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo Y18e
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y18e (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 Y18e doesn't; the Vivo Y18e is noticeably lighter (185g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Vivo Y18e
- 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)
- Lighter: 185g vs 218g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y18e, 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 Y18e (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18e notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Vivo Y18e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 528 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y18e
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y18e
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y18e
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo Y18e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Vivo Y18e by 654.7% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y18e
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (90/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (84/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18e notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y18e?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e by 34 points (71/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo Y18e?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y18e — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y18e?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo Y18e?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y18e is a better fit for everyday use.