{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-11-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
    "generated": "2026-09-02T11:06:19+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 11 vs Xiaomi Poco M8x",
    "answer": "The Google Pixel 11 and the Xiaomi Poco M8x finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 79,999 against PKR 249,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Google Pixel 11",
            "slug": "google-pixel-11",
            "brand": "Google Pixel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/google-pixel/google-pixel-11/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-10_17_42-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 249999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-01T05:23:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 88,
                "battery": 65.7,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 35.6,
                "overall": 72.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "25 August 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "152.8 × 72.0 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "197 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2424 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "OLED Actua Display 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR, up to 3000 nits Peak Brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Google Tensor G6",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core, 1x 3.5 GHz + 4x 2.8 GHz + 3x 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Immortalis-G720 MC12",
                    "Operating system": "Android 17"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple 48 MP + 13 MP + 10.8 MP, f/1.70 + f/2.2 + f/3.1, 5x Optical Zoom, up to 30x Super Zoom, OIS, Macro Focus, Multi-zone LDAF, Spectral/Flicker Sensor.",
                    "Selfie camera": "10.5 MP Dual PD, f/2.2, 95° ultrawide FOV",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60fps, Slow Motion up to 240fps, 10-bit HDR, Video Boost, Night Sight Video, Cinematic Pan, OIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 4985 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "30W Wired Fast Charging, 25W Qi2.2 Wireless Charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct.",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Magnetometer, Barometer, Multi-zone LDAF, Spectral/Flicker Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco M8x",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-m8x",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-10_22_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-24T05:29:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 72
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 21, 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm",
                    "Weight": "232 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust and splash resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 613",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB/6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD expandable"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7900 mAh, non-removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.5,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11": 56,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 59
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "google-pixel-11": 88,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 79
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-11"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11": 65.7,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 87
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-11"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-11"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11": 35.6,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x costs PKR 170,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,915 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 15W faster.",
        "Google Pixel 11 offers 6 GB more RAM.",
        "Google Pixel 11 ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Google Pixel 11 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Google Pixel 11 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 11 and Xiaomi Poco M8x 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Google Pixel 11 and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 11 is listed at PKR 249,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8x cheaper by PKR 170,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 11 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 11 scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 11 uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco M8x, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 11 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Google Pixel 11 carries a 4985 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 30W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 11 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 11 runs the Google Tensor G6 while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (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/)."
}