{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-smart-10-plus-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T16:10:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Smart 10 Plus vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Infinix Smart 10 Plus still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Smart 10 Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 27,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Smart 10 Plus",
            "slug": "infinix-smart-10-plus",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-smart-10-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-14-2026-10_26_03-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 27999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-14T05:31:06+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "14 June 2025 (announced), available in Pakistan from early August 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "165.6 × 77 × 8.0–8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "198 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~263 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz, up to 700 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "No confirmed Gorilla Glass protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with XOS 15.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB (with extended RAM support)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "8 MP wide with dual-LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "Yes",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, 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": 44.8,
                "overall": 72.9
            },
            "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": 5.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-smart-10-plus": 51,
                    "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-smart-10-plus": 74,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "infinix-smart-10-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-smart-10-plus": 74.5,
                    "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-smart-10-plus": 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-smart-10-plus": 25,
                    "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-smart-10-plus": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 44.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-smart-10-plus"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Smart 10 Plus costs PKR 47,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 49W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 has a 42 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Smart 10 Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "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 Smart 10 Plus 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 Smart 10 Plus and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Smart 10 Plus is listed at PKR 27,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Infinix Smart 10 Plus cheaper by PKR 47,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Smart 10 Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Infinix Smart 10 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Smart 10 Plus uses a 8 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 Smart 10 Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Infinix Smart 10 Plus carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 18W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Smart 10 Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Smart 10 Plus runs the Unisoc T7250 (12nm) 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/)."
}