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Infinix GT 40 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 9 Jun 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix GT 40 Pro takes it by 6.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix GT 40 Pro leads

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

Camera Infinix GT 40 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix GT 40 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Infinix GT 40 Pro if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix GT 40 Pro Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 89,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Rumored September 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight Around 187g Better 223 g
Water resistance Not listed IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.67-inch 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels / FHD+ 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED Display Up to 144Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Panda Glass / Gorilla Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8200 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core CPU: 1× Cortex-A78 @ 3.0GHz 3× Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz 4× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G77 MC9 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 14 with XOS Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 / UFS 4.0 Better UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot microSD card supported No
Camera
Main camera 108MP Main Camera HDR Panorama Quad-LED Flash Better 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 32MP Selfie Camera Dual-LED flash support expected Better 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 4K@30fps 1080p@60fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5000mAh Li-Po Non-Removable Battery Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging Fast Charging Support (68W–120W rumored) Better 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Dual Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth v5.3 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG Supported 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, Infinix GT 40 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

What is the price of Infinix GT 40 Pro and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix GT 40 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix GT 40 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix GT 40 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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),.

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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.