{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-pura-80-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T22:09:40+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei Pura 80 vs Xiaomi Poco M8x",
    "answer": "The Huawei Pura 80 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on performance 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 187,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Huawei Pura 80",
            "slug": "huawei-pura-80",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-pura-80/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-11_10_22-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 187999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-19T06:14:08+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 81.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 50.8,
                "overall": 79.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "157.7 × 74.4 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "211 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 Water and Dust Resistance."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6-inch",
                    "Resolution": "2760 × 1256 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 1.07 billion colors, HDR, P3 wide color gamut",
                    "Protection": "2nd-generation Kunlun Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Huawei Kirin 9010S",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Maleoon 910",
                    "Operating system": "EMUI 15.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 13 MP + 12 MP, Main 50 MP f/1.4–f/4.0 OIS, 13 MP Ultrawide f/2.2, 12 MP Periscope Telephoto f/3.4 OIS, 5.5× Optical Zoom, 50× Digital Zoom, Ultra Chroma Spectral Camera, LED Flash,",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP, f/2.0, Ultrawide, Autofocus",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@480fps Slow Motion, OIS/AIS Stabilization, HDR Video."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5600 mAh Li-Po, Non-removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "66W Wired Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging, Reverse Wired Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM, Single SIM / Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE.",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass, Hall, Infrared, Laser Focus, Color Temperature/Spectral Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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-pura-80",
        "margin": 7.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-pura-80": 57,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 59
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            },
            {
                "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-pura-80": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 79
                },
                "leader": "huawei-pura-80"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-pura-80": 81.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 81.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-pura-80": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 87
                },
                "leader": "huawei-pura-80"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-pura-80": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "huawei-pura-80"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-pura-80": 50.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x costs PKR 108,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,300 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei Pura 80 charges 21W faster.",
        "Huawei Pura 80 offers 6 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei Pura 80 ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "Huawei Pura 80 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei Pura 80 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Huawei Pura 80 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.2 points. It wins on 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 Pura 80 and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei Pura 80 is listed at PKR 187,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8x cheaper by PKR 108,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei Pura 80 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Huawei Pura 80 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei Pura 80 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Pura 80 runs the Huawei Kirin 9010S 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/)."
}