Infinix Hot 40
Infinix
PKR 40,999
71/100 overall
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Infinix Hot 40 vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Jul 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Infinix Hot 40 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Hot 40 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 40,999 against PKR 74,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
75/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 3.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Infinix Hot 40 costs PKR 34,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 34W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Infinix Hot 40 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 40 | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 40,999 Cheaper | PKR 74,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | December 5, 2023 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 168.6 × 76.6 × 8.3 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 196 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | IP53 (Dust Protected & Splash Resistant) | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 120Hz 500 nits (Typical) | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Not officially specified | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 13 with XOS 13.5 | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (Dedicated Slot) | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (Wide), f/1.6, PDAF 2 MP (Macro) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary Lens) Quad-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. |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP (Wide) Dual-LED Flash Better | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po 5000 mAh, Non-removable | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 33W Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging: Supported | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-Band Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Gyroscope (Virtual) | 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 40 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Infinix Hot 40 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 40 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Infinix Hot 40 is listed at PKR 40,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Infinix Hot 40 cheaper by PKR 34,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 40 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Infinix Hot 40 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Hot 40 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Infinix Hot 40 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 33W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Hot 40 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Hot 40 runs the MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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