Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo Y51 Pro

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y51 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo; launch prices were $469 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 49/100 (a 22-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 (2,614,916 vs 925,409); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y51 Pro doesn't.

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro by 22 points (71/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
Vivo Y51 Pro
Performance 56
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 60
Portability 43
Value for money 54
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 925409
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1025
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2882
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 218g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 56/100)
  • 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)
What makes Vivo Y51 Pro better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $469

  • Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y51 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Vivo Y51 Pro — 54/100; 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 Y51 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (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 Y51 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo Y51 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y51 Pro: The Vivo Y51 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Vivo Y51 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo
AnTuTu 2614916 925409
Geekbench Single 3228 1025
Geekbench Multi 9553 2882
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 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1250 nits
NFC yes no
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
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y51 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Y51 Pro
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Vivo Y51 Pro
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo Y51 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2614916 AnTuTu
Vivo Y51 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo
49/100 -182.6%
925409 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Vivo Y51 Pro by 182.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Vivo Y51 Pro
$230

Launch price difference: $239. Vivo Y51 Pro was $239 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (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 Y51 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo Y51 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y51 Pro?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro by 22 points (71/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo Y51 Pro?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y51 Pro — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y51 Pro?

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 Y51 Pro?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 56/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo Y51 Pro?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y51 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.