Motorola Moto G Max
Motorola
PKR 144,999
72/100 overall
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Motorola Moto G Max vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 20 Jun 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Motorola Moto G Max 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 144,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 6.9 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 70,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,140 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 34W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Motorola Moto G Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Motorola Moto G Max 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 Moto G Max | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 144,999 | PKR 74,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | June 2026 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 164.58 × 77.37 × 7.38 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 183 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 dust and water resistance MIL-STD-810H certified durability | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.8 inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1272 × 2772 pixels (1.5K) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED, 120Hz 1.07 billion colors | 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 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core, up to 2.5GHz | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 16 (Hello UI) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 256GB UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | microSD card support up to 2TB | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.8, OIS 8 MP Ultra-Wide Dual LED Flash HDR, Panorama, Night Vision, AI Portrait 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 Better | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR |
| Video recording | Up to 1440p recording | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po 5200mAh, Non-removable | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 33W TurboPower Fast Charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent eSIM support available) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-Band) | 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 | Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor | 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 Moto G Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.9 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Motorola Moto G Max 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 Moto G Max and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Motorola Moto G Max is listed at PKR 144,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Motorola Moto G Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Motorola Moto G Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Motorola Moto G Max 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 Moto G Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Motorola Moto G Max carries a 5200 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 33W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Motorola Moto G Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Moto G Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (4nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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