{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-gt-40-pro-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T21:32:11+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix GT 40 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Infinix GT 40 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 89,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix GT 40 Pro",
            "slug": "infinix-gt-40-pro",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-gt-40-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-23-2026-11_10_55-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 89999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-09T05:49:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 75,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 75.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 92.6,
                "overall": 85.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Rumored",
                    "Weight": "Around 187g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels / FHD+",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Display Up to 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass / Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8200 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core CPU: 1× Cortex-A78 @ 3.0GHz 3× Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz 4× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G77 MC9",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with XOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 / UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "microSD card supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108MP Main Camera HDR Panorama Quad-LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera Dual-LED flash support expected",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps 1080p@60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000mAh Li-Po Non-Removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast Charging Support (68W–120W rumored)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Dual Band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_36_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:39:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 66.3,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm",
                    "Weight": "223 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "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": "16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India)",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-gt-40-pro",
        "margin": 6.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-gt-40-pro": 75,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "infinix-gt-40-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": {
                    "infinix-gt-40-pro": 91,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "infinix-gt-40-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-gt-40-pro": 75.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-gt-40-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-gt-40-pro": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-gt-40-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-gt-40-pro": 92.6,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 15,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix GT 40 Pro charges 1W faster.",
        "Infinix GT 40 Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix GT 40 Pro has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix GT 40 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Infinix GT 40 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.9 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco X8 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 Infinix GT 40 Pro and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix GT 40 Pro is listed at PKR 89,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix GT 40 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Infinix GT 40 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix GT 40 Pro uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix GT 40 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Infinix GT 40 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 68W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix GT 40 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Infinix GT 40 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix GT 40 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (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/)."
}