{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-30-vip-racing-edition-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T10:55:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 84,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition",
            "slug": "infinix-note-30-vip-racing-edition",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-30-vip-racing-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-13-2026-09_52_16-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-13T05:07:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 75.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 93.9,
                "overall": 82.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "162.7 × 75.9 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 (dust and splash resistant, region dependent)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, 10-bit Color, 900 nits (peak brightness)",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8050 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-A78 @ 3.0GHz 3× Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz 4× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G77 MC9",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 XOS 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB LPDDR4X (Up to 9GB Extended RAM (21GB Total RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108MP (Wide, PDAF) 2MP Macro 2MP Depth Quad LED Flash HDR Panorama Night Mode AI Camera Portrait Pro Mode Time Lapse Slow Motion Super Moon Document Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Wide Dual LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "4K at 30fps 1080p at 30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "68W Wired Fast Charging 50W Wireless Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging Reverse Wireless Charging Bypass Charging PD 3.0 PPS Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass 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": 100,
                "overall": 78.4
            },
            "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": "infinix-note-30-vip-racing-edition",
        "margin": 3.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-30-vip-racing-edition": 68,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-vip-racing-edition": 91,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-30-vip-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-30-vip-racing-edition": 75.3,
                    "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-vip-racing-edition": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-30-vip-racing-edition": 75,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-30-vip-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-30-vip-racing-edition": 93.9,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition charges 1W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition offers 9 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.7 points. It wins on camera and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco X8 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 VIP Racing Edition and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition is listed at PKR 84,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing 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 VIP Racing Edition or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 68W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}