Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo Y23
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 750,481); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Vivo Y23
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 218g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y23, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Vivo Y23 by 247.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y23
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (91/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (77/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo Y23?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo Y23 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo Y23?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.