{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x8c-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
    "generated": "2026-08-28T06:01:10+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X8c vs Xiaomi Poco M8x",
    "answer": "The Honor X8c is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on performance and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Honor X8c is the cheaper of the two at PKR 52,999 against PKR 79,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X8c",
            "slug": "honor-x8c",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x8c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-12-2026-10_52_22-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 52999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-03-12T05:59:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55.2,
                "camera": 88,
                "battery": 67.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 77.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Launching in March, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "161.1 × 74.6 × 7.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "174 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2412 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate Up to 2800 nits peak"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 610",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ( MagicOS 9)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (wide) 5 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "35W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "Yes",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted Accelerometer Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco M8x",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-m8x",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-10_22_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-24T05:29:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 60.9,
                "overall": 68.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 21, 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm",
                    "Weight": "232 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust and splash resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 613",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB/6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD expandable"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7900 mAh, non-removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "honor-x8c",
        "margin": 9.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8c": 55.2,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 59
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            },
            {
                "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-x8c": 88,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 79
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8c"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8c": 67.1,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8c": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 87
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8c"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8c": 75,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8c"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8c": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 60.9
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Honor X8c costs PKR 27,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,900 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 10W faster.",
        "Honor X8c offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Honor X8c ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Honor X8c has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Honor X8c uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X8c or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Honor X8c comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.4 points. It wins on camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 X8c and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X8c is listed at PKR 52,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Honor X8c cheaper by PKR 27,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X8c or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Honor X8c scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor X8c uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco M8x, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor X8c or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Honor X8c carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 35W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X8c or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X8c runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (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/)."
}