{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/alcatel-v3-ultra-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T20:07:09+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "alcatel V3 Ultra vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The alcatel V3 Ultra still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The alcatel V3 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 66,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "alcatel V3 Ultra",
            "slug": "alcatel-v3-ultra",
            "brand": "alcatel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/alcatel/alcatel-v3-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-22-2026-10_26_45-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 66999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-22T05:35:37+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 88,
                "battery": 66.7,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 74.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2, 2025.",
                    "Dimensions": "167.6 × 75.5 × 8mm",
                    "Weight": "196g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 dust & splash resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD with NXTPAPER technology 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant NXTPAPER coating used for eye comfort and paper-like texture"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 6× Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB RAM variants Virtual RAM expansion up to 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSD card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple camera setup: 108MP main sensor 8MP ultrawide 2MP macro LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Imaging Filters",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP selfie camera",
                    "Video recording": "1080p recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5010 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W fast charging Reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Gyroscope Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_36_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:39:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 66.3,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 94.5,
                "overall": 77.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm",
                    "Weight": "223 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76\" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India)",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
        "margin": 3.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "alcatel-v3-ultra": 58,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "alcatel-v3-ultra": 88,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "alcatel-v3-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "alcatel-v3-ultra": 66.7,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "alcatel-v3-ultra": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "alcatel-v3-ultra": 62.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "alcatel-v3-ultra": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 94.5
                },
                "leader": "alcatel-v3-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "alcatel V3 Ultra costs PKR 8,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,330 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 34W faster.",
        "alcatel V3 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "alcatel V3 Ultra has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, alcatel V3 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and display. alcatel V3 Ultra can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of alcatel V3 Ultra and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "alcatel V3 Ultra is listed at PKR 66,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes alcatel V3 Ultra cheaper by PKR 8,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, alcatel V3 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "alcatel V3 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. alcatel V3 Ultra uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, alcatel V3 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. alcatel V3 Ultra carries a 5010 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 33W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, alcatel V3 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. alcatel V3 Ultra runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}