Motorola Edge 70 Plus
Motorola
PKR 194,999
74/100 overall
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Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 74 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 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 194,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 4.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 120,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,840 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Motorola Edge 70 Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Motorola Edge 70 Plus if…
you care most about camera.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Plus | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 194,999 | PKR 74,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 3, 2026 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 196 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+ | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X, | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama, Better | 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, f/2.2, HDR, panorama, Better | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | 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, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.6 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.
What is the price of Motorola Edge 70 Plus and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Motorola Edge 70 Plus is listed at PKR 194,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 120,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8?
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, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Motorola Edge 70 Plus carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Edge 70 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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