Poco X8 Pro Max vs Vivo Y73
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y73 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-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 535,127); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y73 doesn't; the Vivo Y73 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Vivo Y73
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo Y73 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 170g vs 218g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y73, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 42/100). 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 Y73 (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y73 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y73 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (83/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Vivo Y73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 570 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y73
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y73
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y73
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo Y73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Vivo Y73 by 386.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y73
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y73 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (77/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y73 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (83/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y73?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo Y73?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y73 — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y73?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo Y73?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.