Poco X8 Pro vs Vivo S50
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $350 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 leads — 72/100 vs 63/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,977,887 vs 1,794,400).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
Vivo S50
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1977887 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 5179
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $390
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1923 vs 1555
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Vivo S50, the Vivo S50 scores 9 points higher (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 leads (64/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 60/100, Vivo S50 — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1977887 | 1794400 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $390 |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Vivo S50 by 10.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. Poco X8 Pro was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (64/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo S50 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 S50?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo S50 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Vivo S50?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.