Head to head

Infinix Hot 70 Pro Plus vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Hot 70 Pro Plus and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The Infinix Hot 70 Pro Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 62,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Infinix Hot 70 Pro Plus 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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Hot 70 Pro Plus leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Hot 70 Pro Plus costs PKR 12,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 34W faster.
  • Infinix Hot 70 Pro Plus has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Hot 70 Pro Plus if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Hot 70 Pro Plus Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 62,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date Early 2026 September 2026
Dimensions ~164 × 75 × 8 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 205 g Better 223 g
Water resistance Not listed IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 14 (expected with XOS) Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot Yes (microSD, dedicated or shared depending on variant) No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP AI lens / depth sensor 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 32 MP HDR Better 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 1440p / 1080p 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 Fast charging (~33W expected) 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Yes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Yes 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Under-display (expected AMOLED pairing) Accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 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 70 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Infinix Hot 70 Pro Plus and Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Infinix Hot 70 Pro Plus and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Infinix Hot 70 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 62,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Infinix Hot 70 Pro Plus cheaper by PKR 12,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 70 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Infinix Hot 70 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Hot 70 Pro Plus 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 Hot 70 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Infinix Hot 70 Pro Plus 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 70 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Hot 70 Pro Plus runs the MediaTek Helio G99 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.