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 — 62/100 vs 18/100 (a 44-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 (2,629,444 vs 534,895); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y73 doesn't; the Vivo Y73 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Vivo Y73
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1881
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 170g vs 218g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y73, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y73 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y73 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y73 (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Vivo Y73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 534895 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 673 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1881 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $469 | — |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y73
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y73
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y73
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Vivo Y73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Vivo Y73 by 391.6% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y73
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y73 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (77/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y73 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (87/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y73 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y73?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 by 44 points (62/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Vivo Y73?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo Y73 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y73?
The Vivo Y73 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Vivo Y73?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Vivo Y73?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y73 is a better fit for everyday use.