{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-500-smart-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T01:03:51+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor 500 Smart vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Honor 500 Smart still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor 500 Smart",
            "slug": "honor-500-smart",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-500-smart/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-10_15_56-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-20T05:57:37+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 65.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 88.6,
                "overall": 69.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 9, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.0 × 77.0 × 7.89 mm",
                    "Weight": "186 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "TFT LCD 90Hz refresh rate 16.7 million colors",
                    "Protection": "Aluminosilicate glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (MagicOS 10)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB RAM + 8GB RAM Turbo",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD card support (up to 1TB or more depending on market)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera (f/1.8) Auxiliary depth sensor LED Flash AI Camera, Portrait, Pro Mode, Time-Lapse, Slow Motion, High-Res",
                    "Selfie camera": "5MP Selfie Camera Face Unlock Support",
                    "Video recording": "1080p recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5260 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor (side-mounted) Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Gravity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_36_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:39:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 66.3,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm",
                    "Weight": "223 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "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": "16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India)",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
        "margin": 9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-500-smart": 56,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "honor-500-smart": 79,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "honor-500-smart"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-500-smart": 65.1,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-500-smart": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-500-smart": 50,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-500-smart": 88.6,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,080 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 52W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor 500 Smart or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Honor 500 Smart 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 Honor 500 Smart and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor 500 Smart is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor 500 Smart or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Honor 500 Smart scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor 500 Smart or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Honor 500 Smart carries a 5260 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 15W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor 500 Smart or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor 500 Smart runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (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/)."
}