Head to head

itel S25 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Jan 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera itel S25 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 Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money itel S25 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the itel S25 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification itel S25 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 31,499 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date 2024 (Pakistan) September 2026
Dimensions 7.3 mm thickness 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 185 g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP54 (dust & splash resistant) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED 120 Hz ~1400 nits (peak, marketed) AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T620 (12 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 14 itel OS 14.5 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB( Up to 6 GB virtual RAM) 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128 GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better
Card slot Yes (microSD) No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP Auxiliary lens LED flash, HDR 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 32 MP Better 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 18W wired 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors - Fingerprint (in-display) - Accelerometer - Proximity - Compass Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 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, itel S25 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

What is the price of itel S25 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, itel S25 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

itel S25 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, itel S25 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

Which is better for gaming, itel S25 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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),.

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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.