Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 127,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro takes it by 12.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro costs PKR 3,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro charges 34W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 PKR 124,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China Released globally in March 2026.
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 157.5 × 75.2 × 8.4 mm
Weight 229 g 201.5 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68 Dust and Water Resistance
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.59 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 2756 × 1268 pixels (1.5K)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED, 68 billion colors 120Hz adaptive HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core up to 3.4GHz
GPU Huawei Maleoon Mali-G720 MC8
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR, Panorama, Motion Tracking, Pro Mode
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 20MP Selfie Camera HDR, Portrait Mode
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 960fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better 6500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 100W HyperCharge fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass AI Face Unlock
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support

“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 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Huawei nova 16 SE 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 16 SE and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro at PKR 124,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro a 6500 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (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.