{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-zero-40-5g-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/", "generated": "2026-10-16T11:55:06+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Infinix Zero 40 5G vs Xiaomi Poco X8", "answer": "The Infinix Zero 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and camera. 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 89,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Infinix Zero 40 5G", "slug": "infinix-zero-40-5g", "brand": "Infinix", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-zero-40-5g/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-13-2026-12_19_23-PM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 89999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-04T05:14:45+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 77, "camera": 93, "battery": 69.6, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 88.8, "overall": 81.8 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 2024", "Dimensions": "164.3 × 74.8 × 7.9 mm", "Weight": "195 g", "Water resistance": "IP54 splash/dust resistance implied." }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78 inches", "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 (~393 ppi)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, HDR, 144 Hz", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.1 GHz + 3×3.0 GHz + 4×2.0 GHz)", "GPU": "Mali-G610 MC6", "Operating system": "Android 14 with XOS 14.5 UI" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12 GB", "Internal storage": "256 GB (UFS 3.1)", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "108 MP (main, wide) + 50 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (aux)", "Selfie camera": "50 MP", "Video recording": "up to 4K @30/60fps, 1080p up to 240fps OIS + gyro-EIS" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Lithium-Polymer), non-removable, 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "45W wired + wireless + reverse wireless" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity", "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-zero-40-5g", "margin": 3.4, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "infinix-zero-40-5g": 77, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68 }, "leader": "infinix-zero-40-5g" }, { "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-zero-40-5g": 93, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3 }, "leader": "infinix-zero-40-5g" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "infinix-zero-40-5g": 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-zero-40-5g": 100, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "infinix-zero-40-5g": 62.5, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "infinix-zero-40-5g": 88.8, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 15,000 less.", "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.", "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.", "Infinix Zero 40 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Infinix Zero 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "Infinix Zero 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.4 points. It wins on performance and camera. 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 Zero 40 5G and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Infinix Zero 40 5G is listed at PKR 89,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Zero 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "Infinix Zero 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Zero 40 5G 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 Zero 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Infinix Zero 40 5G 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 Zero 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "Infinix Zero 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Zero 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4 nm) 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/)." }