Infinix Hot 30i
Infinix
PKR 27,999
68/100 overall
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Infinix Hot 30i vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Jul 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Infinix Hot 30i still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Hot 30i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 27,999 against PKR 74,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
73/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 5.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Infinix Hot 30i costs PKR 47,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 49W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Infinix Hot 30i if…
you care most about camera and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 30i | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 27,999 Cheaper | PKR 74,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | March 2023 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 164.0 × 75.8 × 8.4 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 191 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.56 inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1612 pixels (HD+) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | No official display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 (12nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core (2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.6GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz) | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 12 with XOS 10.6 | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 64GB / 128GB UFS 2.2 (market dependent) | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSDXC | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 13 MP (Wide, AF) + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama | 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash. Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP Dual LED Flash | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po, Non-removable 5000 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 18W Wired Fast Charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor 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 | 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 Hot 30i or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Infinix Hot 30i 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 Hot 30i and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Infinix Hot 30i is listed at PKR 27,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Infinix Hot 30i cheaper by PKR 47,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 30i or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Infinix Hot 30i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Hot 30i uses a 13 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 Hot 30i or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Infinix Hot 30i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 18W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Hot 30i or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Hot 30i runs the Unisoc T606 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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