{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-p60-pro-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
    "generated": "2026-09-02T09:35:22+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei P60 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco M8x",
    "answer": "The Huawei P60 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 79,999 against PKR 169,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Huawei P60 Pro",
            "slug": "huawei-p60-pro",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-p60-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-30-2026-10_08_53-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-30T05:18:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 85.5,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 78.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 60.5,
                "overall": 85.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 31, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "161 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Water & Dust Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 × 2700 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED Capacitive Touchscreen 120Hz HDR, 1.07 Billion Colors, Always-On Display, 1440Hz PWM Dimming, P3 Wide Color Gamut",
                    "Protection": "Kunlun Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core (1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3×2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 730",
                    "Operating system": "EMUI 13.1 (International) / HarmonyOS 3.1 (China)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "Yes, NM (Nano Memory) Card, up to 256GB (shared SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple 48 MP + 48 MP + 13 MP, OIS, 3.5x Optical Zoom, Laser AF, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP, f/2.4, Ultra-Wide, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@960fps, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 4815 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "88W Wired Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi Direct, 2x2 MIMO, HE160, MU-MIMO",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Infrared Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Color Spectrum Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor (Optical, Under Display)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1, OTG Support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 72
            },
            "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": "huawei-p60-pro",
        "margin": 13.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-p60-pro": 85.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 59
                },
                "leader": "huawei-p60-pro"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "huawei-p60-pro": 94,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 79
                },
                "leader": "huawei-p60-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-p60-pro": 78.2,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-p60-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 87
                },
                "leader": "huawei-p60-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-p60-pro": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "huawei-p60-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-p60-pro": 60.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x costs PKR 90,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 3,085 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei P60 Pro charges 43W faster.",
        "Huawei P60 Pro offers 6 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei P60 Pro ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Huawei P60 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei P60 Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Huawei P60 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. 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 Huawei P60 Pro and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei P60 Pro is listed at PKR 169,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8x cheaper by PKR 90,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei P60 Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Huawei P60 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei P60 Pro uses a 48 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, Huawei P60 Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Huawei P60 Pro carries a 4815 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 88W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei P60 Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Huawei P60 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei P60 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4nm) 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/)."
}