{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/motorola-edge-70-plus-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T21:31:45+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 194,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus",
            "slug": "motorola-edge-70-plus",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/motorola/motorola-edge-70-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-7-2026-10_51_33-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 194999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-07T06:04:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 100,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 55.6,
                "overall": 75.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 3, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X,",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama,",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama,",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-4-2026-10_35_34-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-04T05:43:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 75,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 90.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Released globally in March 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "157.5 × 75.2 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "201.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust and Water Resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.59 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2756 × 1268 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 68 billion colors 120Hz adaptive HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core up to 3.4GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G720 MC8",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR, Panorama, Motion Tracking, Pro Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "20MP Selfie Camera HDR, Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 960fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W HyperCharge fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass AI Face Unlock",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro",
        "margin": 15.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 57,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 75
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-plus": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 96
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 81.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 50,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 55.6,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro costs PKR 70,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro charges 55W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Motorola Edge 70 Plus 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 Motorola Edge 70 Plus and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus is listed at PKR 194,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro at PKR 124,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Motorola Edge 70 Plus uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads on battery. Motorola Edge 70 Plus carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro a 6500 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Edge 70 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (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/)."
}