Head to head

Infinix Note 30 5G vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Infinix Note 30 5G still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 69,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 5.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 30 5G 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 Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 30 5G costs PKR 5,000 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 has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Infinix Note 30 5G if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 30 5G Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 69,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date May 2023 September 2026
Dimensions 168.5 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 204.7 g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP53 – Dust protected and splash resistant (protected against limited dust ingress and water splashes, but not waterproof or suitable for submersion). 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, 580 nits (peak brightness) AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection No official display protection specified Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 13 XOS 13 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot microSDXC (Dedicated Slot) No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP (Wide, f/1.8, PDAF) 2 MP (Depth) AI Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama 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 16 MP Dual LED Flash 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, Non-removable 5000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging (PD 3.0) – 75% in about 30 minutes 10W Reverse Wired Charging Bypass Charging Supported 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi 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 5.3 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass 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 Note 30 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.9 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Infinix Note 30 5G 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 Note 30 5G and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 30 5G is listed at PKR 69,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Infinix Note 30 5G cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 30 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Infinix Note 30 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 30 5G 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 Note 30 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Infinix Note 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 30 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) 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.