Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max 256GB vs vivo Y 31 S 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 6 of the specs we have recorded, and the vivo Y 31 S 256GB is cheaper by SAR 1,160 (prices checked 11 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 8 GB)
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (8,500 mAh vs 6,500 mAh)
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,160
  • Larger screen size: 17.06 in vs 6.77 in
  • Higher warranty: 2 years vs 1 years

The deciding difference here: memory (RAM) and screen size and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Memory (RAM)

    ✓ 12 GB8 GB
  • Screen size

    6.77 in✓ 17.06 in
  • Display type

    AMOLEDLCD

Specifications side by side

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Spec
XiaomiSAR 2,379
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max 256GB specs
vivoSAR 1,219
vivo Y 31 S 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 2,379SAR 1,219
Memory (RAM)✓ 12 GB8 GB
ProcessorDimensity 9500—
Battery capacity✓ 8,500 mAh6,500 mAh
Wired charging100 W—
Main camera50 MP—
Years of OS updates4 years—
Storage256 GB256 GB
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max 256GB and the vivo Y 31 S 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max 256GB and the vivo Y 31 S 256GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max 256GB: 8,500 mAh vs 6,500 mAh on the vivo Y 31 S 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max 256GB and the vivo Y 31 S 256GB?

Memory (RAM) is higher on the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max 256GB: 12 GB vs 8 GB on the vivo Y 31 S 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in screen size between the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max 256GB and the vivo Y 31 S 256GB?

Screen size is higher on the vivo Y 31 S 256GB: 17.06 in vs 6.77 in on the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.