{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-30-5g-mobile-legends-bang-bang-special-edition-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T10:59:35+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition",
            "slug": "infinix-note-30-5g-mobile-legends-bang-bang-special-edition",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-30-5g-mobile-legends-bang-bang-special-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-15-2026-10_42_49-AM-1024x819.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-15T05:56:45+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 72.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "31 May 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "168.6 × 76.6 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 – Dust Protected and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 XOS 13 Upgradable to Android 14 (where available)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB Internal Storage UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "Expandable via microSD Card"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108MP Main Camera AI Depth Lens HDR Panorama AI Camera Super Night Mode Portrait Dual LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP Selfie Camera Dual LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p @30fps 1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000mAh Non-removable Li-Po",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging Reverse Charging Bypass Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 95.3,
                "overall": 77.9
            },
            "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": 5.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-30-5g-mobile-legends-bang-bang-special-edition": 56,
                    "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-note-30-5g-mobile-legends-bang-bang-special-edition": 83,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-30-5g-mobile-legends-bang-bang-special-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-30-5g-mobile-legends-bang-bang-special-edition": 69.6,
                    "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-note-30-5g-mobile-legends-bang-bang-special-edition": 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-note-30-5g-mobile-legends-bang-bang-special-edition": 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-note-30-5g-mobile-legends-bang-bang-special-edition": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 95.3
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-30-5g-mobile-legends-bang-bang-special-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.7 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition 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 NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) 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/)."
}