{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-play-80-pro-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8-power/",
    "generated": "2026-09-21T16:17:13+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor Play 80 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Power",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 Power is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. The Honor Play 80 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 88,999 against PKR 99,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor Play 80 Pro",
            "slug": "honor-play-80-pro",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-play-80-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-23-2026-11_29_01-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 88999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-04-25T05:43:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 78.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 99.6,
                "overall": 77.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 1, 2026, (China)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2412 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Auxiliary lens LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li Po 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "35W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Yes",
                    "Bluetooth": "Yes",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Side-mounted or under-display Accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 57,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 86.5
            },
            "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": 8.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play-80-pro": 57,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 57
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-play-80-pro": 79,
                    "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": {
                    "honor-play-80-pro": 78.8,
                    "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": {
                    "honor-play-80-pro": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play-80-pro": 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": {
                    "honor-play-80-pro": 99.6,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Honor Play 80 Pro costs PKR 11,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power charges 65W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor Play 80 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.8 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and display. Honor Play 80 Pro 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 Play 80 Pro and Xiaomi Poco X8 Power in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor Play 80 Pro is listed at PKR 88,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Power at PKR 99,999. That makes Honor Play 80 Pro cheaper by PKR 11,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor Play 80 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power 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 Play 80 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power leads on battery. Honor Play 80 Pro carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Power a 10000 mAh cell, with 35W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}