POCO X8 Pro Max vs Vivo S2
75.8Performance28.9
70.8Display65.5
43.4Camera34.1
89.4Battery70.9
100Features57.3
8 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max4 spec wins — Vivo S2
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 48.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+47) and features (+43). Vivo S2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X8 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 66
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 57
Reasons to pick the Vivo S2
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 10% lower weight: 197 g vs 218 g
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.83 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | 3D Curved AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 449 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+17% | 3,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 %+3% | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo |
| AnTuTu | 2,604,459Top 27% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108Top 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318Top 31% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204Top 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829Top 34% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+21% | 7,050 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+127% | 44 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 197 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |