Huawei Nova 12i
Huawei
PKR 84,999
70/100 overall
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Huawei Nova 12i vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 11 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Huawei Nova 12i still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 84,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 8.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 10,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 27W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Huawei Nova 12i has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Huawei Nova 12i if…
you care most about camera.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12i | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 84,999 | PKR 74,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Announced March 2024, released April 2024 (expected Pakistan availability late-2025/early-2026) | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.3 × 74.7 × 8.4 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 199 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | Not certified | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2388 pixels (~391 ppi) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Standard glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 14 with EMUI 14 (no GMS) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 128/256 GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth) Better | 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 | 8 MP (wide) | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 40W wired fast charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, 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, Huawei Nova 12i or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Huawei Nova 12i 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 Huawei Nova 12i and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Huawei Nova 12i 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.
Which has the better camera, Huawei Nova 12i or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Huawei Nova 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei Nova 12i uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Nova 12i or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Huawei Nova 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 40W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei Nova 12i or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Nova 12i runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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