{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/motorola-edge-70-max-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-09-20T17:42:25+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 205,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Motorola Edge 70 Max",
            "slug": "motorola-edge-70-max",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/brand/motorola-edge-70-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-11_26_50-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 205999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-31T06:41:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 72,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 40.9,
                "overall": 80.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163 × 77 × 8.29 mm",
                    "Weight": "221 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69, MIL-STD-810H"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3168 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Extreme AMOLED, 144Hz HDR10+, 10-bit, 7000 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2× Prime cores up to 3.8GHz + 6× Performance cores up to 3.3GHz).",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing.",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB/12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main (f/1.8, OIS) + 8MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2, 119°) + 2-in-1 Light Sensor, LED Flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm pixel size.",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 4K HDR10+ at 60/30fps, 1080p at 60/30fps, Slow Motion 1080p at 240/120fps; Front: 4K at 30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7100 mAh, Silicon-Carbon, Non-Removable.",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Wired TurboPower + 25W Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Tri-band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz).",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0.",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Magnetometer / E-Compass Sensor Hub SAR Sensor Face Unlock",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0."
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": null,
        "margin": 2.4,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 72,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-max"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 92.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 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": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 40.9,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 131,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,240 mAh larger battery.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Max charges 23W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Motorola Edge 70 Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Max 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 Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Max is listed at PKR 205,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 131,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Motorola Edge 70 Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Max 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, Motorola Edge 70 Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on battery. Motorola Edge 70 Max carries a 7100 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 90W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Motorola Edge 70 Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Edge 70 Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm), 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/)."
}