Head to head

Dcode Cypher vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Feb 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 13 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Dcode Cypher 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 Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Dcode Cypher leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Dcode Cypher if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Cypher Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 51,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date November 2021 (initial launch) — Pakistan availability varies September 2026
Dimensions 166.9 × 77.2 × 9.95 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 210 g Better 223 g
Water resistance Not listed IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.55 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (~268 ppi) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 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 P60 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core 2.0 GHz Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Arm Mali-G72 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 11 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 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 48 MP (main) + 8 MP + 2 MP (macro) rear triple 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. Better
Selfie camera 8 MP 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps (standard) 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 4050 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging Standard charging via USB-C 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM 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 v5.0 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (rear), Face unlock, proximity, accelerometer Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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 Cypher or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

What is the price of Dcode Cypher and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Dcode Cypher or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Cypher or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Dcode Cypher carries a 4050 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Dcode Cypher or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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),.

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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.