Poco X8 Pro vs Vivo Y23

The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 52/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,980,009 vs 750,481); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 196g).

The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 57
Value for money 68
Vivo Y23
Performance 51
Display 84
Camera 51
Battery 25
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1980009 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 196g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Vivo Y23, the Poco X8 Pro scores 12 points higher (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (78/100 vs 57/100).

Poco X8 Pro: The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Vivo Y23: The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Vivo Y23
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 1980009 750481
Geekbench Single 1553 936
Geekbench Multi 6403 2318
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.4" Amoled
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm
Weight 196 g 179 g
Launch price $350
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y23
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Vivo Y23
  • 6.4" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Vivo Y23
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
64/100
1980009 AnTuTu
Vivo Y23 MediaTek Dimensity 920
52/100 -163.8%
750481 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro leads Vivo Y23 by 163.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro
$350
Vivo Y23
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (76/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (68/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (78/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo Y23?

The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Vivo Y23?

The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo Y23?

The Vivo Y23 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo Y23?

The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Vivo Y23?

The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.