{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-hot-60i-8gb-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T09:59:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "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 60i 8GB still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Hot 60i 8GB is the cheaper of the two at PKR 40,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB",
            "slug": "infinix-hot-60i-8gb",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-hot-60i-8gb/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-7-2025-12_05_29-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 40999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-04T05:40:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 71.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 71.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 12, 2025 (first availability in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "166 × 76.6 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~262 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120 Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with XOS 15.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP primary with auxiliary lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30 fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po ~5160 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45 W wired, 10 W reverse charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, 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": 61.1,
                "overall": 74.5
            },
            "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": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
        "margin": 3.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-60i-8gb": 54,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "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-hot-60i-8gb": 79,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-60i-8gb"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-60i-8gb": 71.5,
                    "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-hot-60i-8gb": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-60i-8gb": 50,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-60i-8gb": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 61.1
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-60i-8gb"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB costs PKR 34,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,180 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Hot 60i 8GB or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.3 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Infinix Hot 60i 8GB 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 Hot 60i 8GB and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB is listed at PKR 40,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Infinix Hot 60i 8GB cheaper by PKR 34,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 60i 8GB or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Hot 60i 8GB or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Infinix Hot 60i 8GB carries a 5160 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Hot 60i 8GB or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Hot 60i 8GB runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate (12 nm) 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/)."
}