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Google Pixel 8a vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 23 Apr 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Google Pixel 8a still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 75,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 3.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Google Pixel 8a 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 Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 1,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,848 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 49W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Google Pixel 8a has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Google Pixel 8a if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 75,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 2024 ( No official launch in Pakistan ) September 2026
Dimensions 152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 188 g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP67 (dust & water resistant, up to 1m for 30 min) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.1 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type OLED, HDR 120Hz ~2000 nits peak AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Immortalis-G715s MC10 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 14 (upgradable) Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot Not supported No
Camera
Main camera 64 MP (wide), OIS 13 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama 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 13 MP (ultrawide) 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion non-removable 4492 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 18W wired Wireless charging supported 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6e Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 3.2 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, Google Pixel 8a or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Google Pixel 8a 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 Google Pixel 8a and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Google Pixel 8a is listed at PKR 75,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 8a or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Google Pixel 8a scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 8a 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, Google Pixel 8a or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Google Pixel 8a carries a 4492 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 18W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 8a or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 8a runs the Google Tensor G3 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.