Poco X8 Pro vs vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 2,085,754).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 64/100
What makes vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 2085754
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 196g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ leads (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085754 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro and vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ leads Poco X8 Pro by 11.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ leads on performance (82/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.