Head to head

Dcode X vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Dec 2025.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Dcode X still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Dcode X is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 8.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Dcode X 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 Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Dcode X costs PKR 10,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 4,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 49W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Dcode X has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Dcode X if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode X Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date 2021-11-04 September 2026
Dimensions 164.9 × 76.7 × 8.65 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 205 g Better 223 g
Water resistance no official IP rating IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.67 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 ≈395 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type LTPS TFT 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 G95 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core 2.05 GHz Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G76 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 1TB) No
Camera
Main camera 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Better 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 32 MP Better 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 4000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 18W fast charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
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 5.0 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Fingerprint, Face Unlock, Proximity 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 X or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.6 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Dcode X 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 X and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Dcode X is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Dcode X cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Dcode X scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode X uses a 64 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 X or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Dcode X carries a 4000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 18W and 67W wired charging respectively.

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

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode X runs the MediaTek Helio G95 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.