Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo Y500s
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $469 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 45/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7200); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 560,863).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Vivo Y500s
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2249
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Lighter: 218g vs 219g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $469
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y500s, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Vivo Y500s — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo Y500s are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Vivo Y500s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $230 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y500s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500s
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo Y500s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Vivo Y500s by 368.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $239. Vivo Y500s was $239 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (90/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo Y500s are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500s?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s by 26 points (71/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo Y500s?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y500s — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500s?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500s?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo Y500s?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for everyday use.