Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 960,724); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 218g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (83/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 171.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y23 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (83/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.