Poco X8 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Poco X8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 55/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 has the bigger battery (8340 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 829,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Poco X8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8340 vs 7000 mAh
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 (85/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8340 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | — | |
| Launch price | $389 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco X8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8
- 8340 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Poco X8 by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 (85/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.