Head to head

GFive Pro 16 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 26 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The GFive Pro 16 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The GFive Pro 16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 18,499 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 5.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera GFive Pro 16 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 GFive Pro 16 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • GFive Pro 16 costs PKR 56,500 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 192 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the GFive Pro 16 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 GFive Pro 16 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 18,499 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date 12 January 2025 September 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 210 g Better 223 g
Water resistance NOT certified IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.528 inches (marketed as 6.6") 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 60Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Not officially confirmed Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 6× Cortex-A55 Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 14 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB Physical RAM (4GB Virtual RAM (Total 8GB) 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 64GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better
Card slot microSDXC, dedicated slot (supports memory expansion No
Camera
Main camera 13 MP LED Flash HDR AI Camera Features 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 (supported) 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging Fast Charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 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 Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C OTG Supported 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, GFive Pro 16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.3 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. GFive Pro 16 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 GFive Pro 16 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

GFive Pro 16 is listed at PKR 18,499 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes GFive Pro 16 cheaper by PKR 56,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, GFive Pro 16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

GFive Pro 16 scores higher in our camera assessment. GFive Pro 16 uses a 13 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, GFive Pro 16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. GFive Pro 16 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, GFive Pro 16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. GFive Pro 16 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 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.