Head to head

Huawei Pura 80 vs Xiaomi Poco M8x

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 19 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei Pura 80 takes it by 7.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

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

Camera Huawei Pura 80 leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Huawei Pura 80 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Huawei Pura 80 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Huawei Pura 80 if…

you care most about camera, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei Pura 80 Xiaomi Poco M8x
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 187,999 PKR 79,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 2025 August 21, 2026.
Dimensions 157.7 × 74.4 × 8.2 mm 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm
Weight 211 g Better 232 g
Water resistance IP68/IP69 Water and Dust Resistance. IP64, dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.6-inch 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 2760 × 1256 pixels Better 720 × 1600 pixels
Panel type LTPO OLED 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 1.07 billion colors, HDR, P3 wide color gamut IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
Protection 2nd-generation Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 9010S Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core octa-core
GPU Maleoon 910 Adreno 613
Operating system EMUI 15.0 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB Better 4GB/6GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better 128GB
Card slot No microSD expandable
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, 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
Selfie camera 13 MP, f/2.0, Ultrawide, Autofocus Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@480fps Slow Motion, OIS/AIS Stabilization, HDR Video. 1080p@30fps.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5600 mAh Li-Po, Non-removable Battery 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better
Wired charging 66W Wired Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging, Reverse Wired Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging. Better 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM, Single SIM / Dual SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE. 5.1
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass, Hall, Infrared, Laser Focus, Color Temperature/Spectral Sensor. Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 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 Pura 80 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

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.

What is the price of Huawei Pura 80 and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Huawei Pura 80 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Huawei Pura 80 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei Pura 80 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

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).

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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.