Head to head

Dcode Bold 3 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 17 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Dcode Bold 3 Pro and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The Dcode Bold 3 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 42,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Dcode Bold 3 Pro costs PKR 32,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 34W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.

Buy the Dcode Bold 3 Pro if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Bold 3 Pro Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 42,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date December 2023 September 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 189 g Better 223 g
Water resistance NO official IP rating IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.7 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2412 pixels (~389 ppi) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 120Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core (up to 2.2 GHz) Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 13 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (+8 GB extended RAM) 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128 GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better
Card slot microSD up to 1 TB No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + AI sensor Triple Rear 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 16 MP Front Camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 33W wired 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Dcode Bold 3 Pro and Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Dcode Bold 3 Pro and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Dcode Bold 3 Pro is listed at PKR 42,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Dcode Bold 3 Pro cheaper by PKR 32,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Dcode Bold 3 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Dcode Bold 3 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 33W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Bold 3 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.