Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo Y56

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y56 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 42/100 (a 29-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 515,647); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y56 doesn't; the Vivo Y56 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 by 29 points (71/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
Vivo Y56
Performance 41
Display 57
Camera 32
Battery 43
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Y56 better?
  • Lighter: 184g vs 218g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y56, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 41/100). 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 Y56 (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y56 (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y56 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (67/100 vs 46/100).

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 Y56: The Vivo Y56 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Vivo Y56
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 700
AnTuTu 2614916 515647
Geekbench Single 3228 688
Geekbench Multi 9553 1794
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IPX4
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 164.1×75.6×8.2 mm
Weight 218 g 184 g
Launch price $469
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y56
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Y56
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Vivo Y56
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo Y56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2614916 AnTuTu
Vivo Y56 MediaTek Dimensity 700
42/100 -407.1%
515647 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Vivo Y56 by 407.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Vivo Y56
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (90/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y56 (84/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (77/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y56 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (67/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y56?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 by 29 points (71/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo Y56?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y56 — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y56?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y56?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo Y56?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y56 is a better fit for everyday use.