Head to head

Infinix Zero 40 5G vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Jul 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Zero 40 5G takes it by 3.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Zero 40 5G leads

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

Camera Infinix Zero 40 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 Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Zero 40 5G if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Zero 40 5G Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 89,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2024 September 2026
Dimensions 164.3 × 74.8 × 7.9 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 195 g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP54 splash/dust resistance implied. IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 (~393 ppi) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, HDR, 144 Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core (1×3.1 GHz + 3×3.0 GHz + 4×2.0 GHz) Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G610 MC6 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 14 with XOS 14.5 UI Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256 GB (UFS 3.1) UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP (main, wide) + 50 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (aux) 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 50 MP Better 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording up to 4K @30/60fps, 1080p up to 240fps OIS + gyro-EIS 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Lithium-Polymer), non-removable, 5000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 45W wired + wireless + reverse wireless 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 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 Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
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 Zero 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Zero 40 5G and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Zero 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Zero 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Zero 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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),.

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.