{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-11-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8-power/",
    "generated": "2026-09-03T13:30:16+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 11 vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Power",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 Power is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco X8 Power is the cheaper of the two at PKR 99,999 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": 35.8,
                "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 X8 Power",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8-power/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-10_57_28-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 99999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-01T06:16:06+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 87
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 4, 2026 (expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 x 78.3 x 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "229.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz HDR10+, 3500 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4× 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4× 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 812",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide) + 8 MP (Ultrawide), OIS, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, Wide, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 10000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power",
        "margin": 14.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "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-x8-power": 59
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power"
            },
            {
                "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-x8-power": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power"
            },
            {
                "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-x8-power": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 87.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-11": 35.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power costs PKR 150,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power packs a 5,015 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power charges 70W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Google Pixel 11 or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. Google Pixel 11 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 Google Pixel 11 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Power in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 11 is listed at PKR 249,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Power at PKR 99,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 Power cheaper by PKR 150,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 11 or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 11 uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8 Power, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 11 or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power leads on battery. Google Pixel 11 carries a 4985 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Power a 10000 mAh cell, with 30W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 11 or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 11 runs the Google Tensor G6 while Xiaomi Poco X8 Power runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}