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 (2,604,459 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Vivo Y56
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- 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 (91/100 vs 40/100). 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 (91/100 vs 40/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Vivo Y56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1736 | |
| 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/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y56
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo Y56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Vivo Y56 by 405.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y56
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (91/100 vs 40/100).
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 (91/100 vs 40/100).
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.