{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/itel-s25-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:48:32+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "itel S25 vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The itel S25 and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The itel S25 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 31,499 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "itel S25",
            "slug": "itel-s25",
            "brand": "itel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/itel/itel-s25/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-6-2026-10_07_12-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 31499,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-06T05:10:11+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 71
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2024 (Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "7.3 mm thickness",
                    "Weight": "185 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (dust & splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120 Hz ~1400 nits (peak, marketed)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T620 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 itel OS 14.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB( Up to 6 GB virtual RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "Yes (microSD)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Auxiliary lens LED flash, HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "- Fingerprint (in-display) - Accelerometer - Proximity - Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 47.1,
                "overall": 73.1
            },
            "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": null,
        "margin": 2.1,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "itel-s25": 58,
                    "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": {
                    "itel-s25": 82,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "itel-s25"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "itel-s25": 62.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "itel-s25": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "itel-s25": 31.3,
                    "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": {
                    "itel-s25": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 47.1
                },
                "leader": "itel-s25"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "itel S25 costs PKR 43,500 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 49W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 6 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, itel S25 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "itel S25 and Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of itel S25 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "itel S25 is listed at PKR 31,499 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes itel S25 cheaper by PKR 43,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, itel S25 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "itel S25 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, itel S25 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. itel S25 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 18W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, itel S25 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. itel S25 runs the Unisoc T620 (12 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/)."
}