Head to head

Honor X8c vs Xiaomi Poco M8x

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Mar 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Honor X8c takes it by 9.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

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

Camera Honor X8c leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Honor X8c leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Honor X8c leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Honor X8c leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Honor X8c if…

you care most about camera, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Honor X8c Xiaomi Poco M8x
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 52,999 Cheaper PKR 79,999
Design & build
Release date Launching in March, 2026 August 21, 2026.
Dimensions 161.1 × 74.6 × 7.1 mm 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm
Weight 174 g Better 232 g
Water resistance Not listed IP64, dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2412 pixels Better 720 × 1600 pixels
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate Up to 2800 nits peak IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) octa-core
GPU Adreno 610 Adreno 613
Operating system Android 15 ( MagicOS 9) Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB / 8 GB Better 4GB/6GB
Internal storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB Better 128GB
Card slot No microSD expandable
Camera
Main camera 108 MP (wide) 5 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
Selfie camera 50 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better
Wired charging 35W Fast Charging 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Yes 5.1
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted Accelerometer Proximity Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C 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, Honor X8c or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

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.

What is the price of Honor X8c and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Honor X8c or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Honor X8c or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Honor X8c or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

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).

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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.