Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
Motorola
PKR 47,999
69/100 overall
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Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 May 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 47,999 against PKR 74,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
76/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 7 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Motorola Moto G Play (2026) costs PKR 27,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,140 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 49W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 192 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 has a 18 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) if…
you care most about camera and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2026) | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 47,999 Cheaper | PKR 74,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | November 2025 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 167.15 × 76.4 × 8.44 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 202g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 720 x 1604 pixels (HD+) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | LCD 120Hz | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB ( Up to 12GB RAM Boost ) | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better |
| Card slot | microSD card support up to 1TB | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 32MP PDAF autofocus HDR Portrait mode LED flash | 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash. Better |
| Selfie camera | 8MP HDR Face Beauty | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better |
| Video recording | 1080p | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 18W TurboPower fast charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Gyroscope Compass (Magnetometer) | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C | 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 Play (2026) or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Motorola Moto G Play (2026) 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 Play (2026) and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is listed at PKR 47,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Motorola Moto G Play (2026) cheaper by PKR 27,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Motorola Moto G Play (2026) scores higher in our camera assessment. Motorola Moto G Play (2026) uses a 32 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 Play (2026) or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Motorola Moto G Play (2026) carries a 5200 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 18W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Moto G Play (2026) runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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