{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/itel-zeno-100-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T21:30:28+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "itel Zeno 100 vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The itel Zeno 100 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The itel Zeno 100 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 19,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "itel Zeno 100",
            "slug": "itel-zeno-100",
            "brand": "itel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/itel/itel-zeno-100/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-10_51_35-AM-1024x819.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 19999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-18T05:55:09+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 64.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 6, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.9 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "~190g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 Pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass protection (reported by retailer listings, not fully confirmed officially)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7100 (28nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.2GHz",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8322",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (Go Edition) with itel OS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "3GB /4GB Virtual RAM Expansion up to 4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card supported up to 2TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "8MP AI Camera LED Flash HDR Portrait Mode Panorama Beauty Mode AI Scene Detection Digital Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "5MP AI Beauty Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po non-removable 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W Wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Dual-band Wi-Fi 5",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Face Unlock",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 33.4,
                "overall": 71.7
            },
            "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": 7.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "itel-zeno-100": 54,
                    "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-zeno-100": 74,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "itel-zeno-100"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "itel-zeno-100": 60.8,
                    "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-zeno-100": 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": {
                    "itel-zeno-100": 18.8,
                    "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-zeno-100": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 33.4
                },
                "leader": "itel-zeno-100"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "itel Zeno 100 costs PKR 55,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 57W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 192 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, itel Zeno 100 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. itel Zeno 100 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 itel Zeno 100 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "itel Zeno 100 is listed at PKR 19,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes itel Zeno 100 cheaper by PKR 55,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, itel Zeno 100 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "itel Zeno 100 scores higher in our camera assessment. itel Zeno 100 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, itel Zeno 100 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. itel Zeno 100 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 10W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, itel Zeno 100 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. itel Zeno 100 runs the Unisoc T7100 (28nm) 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/)."
}