Huawei Nova Y72
Huawei
PKR 59,999
72/100 overall
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Huawei Nova Y72 vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Mar 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Huawei Nova Y72 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Huawei Nova Y72 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 59,999 against PKR 74,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
77/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 5.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Huawei Nova Y72 costs PKR 15,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 44.5W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Huawei Nova Y72 if…
you care most about camera and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova Y72 | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 59,999 Cheaper | PKR 74,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Launching in March, 2026 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 168.3 × 77.7 × 8.9 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 207 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | not have an official IP rating | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.75 inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | TFT LCD | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Not listed | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Kirin 710A (14 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core 4 × Cortex-A73 @ 2.0 GHz 4 × Cortex-A53 @ 1.7 GHz | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G51 MP4 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | EMUI 12 Google Play Services: Not supported (Huawei ecosystem) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | No microSD card support | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), autofocus 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama | 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, f/2.0 | 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 | Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 22.5W wired fast charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (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 | 5.1 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | 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 Y72 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Huawei Nova Y72 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 Y72 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Huawei Nova Y72 is listed at PKR 59,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Huawei Nova Y72 cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Huawei Nova Y72 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Huawei Nova Y72 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 Y72 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Huawei Nova Y72 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 22W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei Nova Y72 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Nova Y72 runs the Kirin 710A (14 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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