{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-cypher-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-21T19:45:38+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Cypher vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Dcode Cypher still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Dcode Cypher is the cheaper of the two at PKR 51,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Dcode Cypher",
            "slug": "dcode-cypher",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-cypher/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-5-2026-11_02_45-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 51999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-05T06:12:48+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 53,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 47.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 64.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2021 (initial launch) — Pakistan availability varies",
                    "Dimensions": "166.9 × 77.2 × 9.95 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.55 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~268 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio P60",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Arm Mali-G72",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (up to ~1 TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP (main) + 8 MP + 2 MP (macro) rear triple camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (standard)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 4050 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Standard charging via USB-C"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (rear), Face unlock, proximity, accelerometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 87.6,
                "overall": 77.1
            },
            "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": 13,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cypher": 53,
                    "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": {
                    "dcode-cypher": 74,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "dcode-cypher"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cypher": 47.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cypher": 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": {
                    "dcode-cypher": 37.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cypher": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 87.6
                },
                "leader": "dcode-cypher"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Dcode Cypher costs PKR 23,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 4,290 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode Cypher or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Dcode Cypher 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 Dcode Cypher and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Cypher is listed at PKR 51,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Dcode Cypher cheaper by PKR 23,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Cypher or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Dcode Cypher scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Cypher uses a 48 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, Dcode Cypher or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Dcode Cypher carries a 4050 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode Cypher or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cypher runs the MediaTek Helio P60 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/)."
}