{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x70-pro-max-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T02:09:02+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X70 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Honor X70 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 84,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X70 Pro Max",
            "slug": "honor-x70-pro-max",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x70-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-16-2026-11_02_07-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-16T06:33:49+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 92.8,
                "overall": 81.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 15, 2026 (China Launch)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.9 × 76.1 × 7.76 mm",
                    "Weight": "193–196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K Certified, Dust Tight, Water Resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.79 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2640 × 1200 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Reinforced glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Enhanced Edition (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "1× Cortex-A720 @ 2.3GHz 3× Cortex-A720 @ 2.2GHz 4× Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, MagicOS 10.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, Wide Camera Aperture: f/1.8 PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus) Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Night Mode Portrait Mode Time-lapse Pro Mode AI Photography",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Selfie Camera Fixed Focus AI Beauty Mode Portrait Mode HDR Face Beauty AI Selfie Enhancement",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps EIS Video Stabilization"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "8560 mAh Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Battery (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Fast Charging, Reverse Charging Support."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Face Unlock.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": null,
        "margin": 2.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x70-pro-max": 57,
                    "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-x70-pro-max": 85,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "honor-x70-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x70-pro-max": 92.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "honor-x70-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x70-pro-max": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x70-pro-max": 75,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "honor-x70-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x70-pro-max": 92.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Honor X70 Pro Max packs a 220 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor X70 Pro Max charges 23W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Honor X70 Pro Max ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X70 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Honor X70 Pro Max and Xiaomi Poco X8 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 Honor X70 Pro Max and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X70 Pro Max is listed at PKR 84,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X70 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Honor X70 Pro Max 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 X70 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Honor X70 Pro Max leads on battery. Honor X70 Pro Max carries a 8560 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 90W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X70 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X70 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Enhanced Edition (4nm) 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/)."
}