Head to head

Nokia X20 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Nokia X20 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Nokia X20 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 54,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 7.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Nokia X20 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Nokia X20 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Nokia X20 costs PKR 20,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,870 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 49W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Nokia X20 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Nokia X20 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 Nokia X20 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 54,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date April 2021 (Official) | Available in Pakistan mid-2021 September 2026
Dimensions 167.7 × 76.8 × 9.1 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 220 g Better 223 g
Water resistance Not listed IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD, HDR10 AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G (8 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold + 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 460 Silver) Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 619 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 11 (Android One), upgradable to Android 13 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128 GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better
Card slot Yes, microSDXC (dedicated slot) No
Camera
Main camera 64 MP wide + 5 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth 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 wide Better 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 4470 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 18W wired 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM 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 5.0 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity 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, Nokia X20 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Nokia X20 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 Nokia X20 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Nokia X20 is listed at PKR 54,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Nokia X20 cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Nokia X20 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Nokia X20 scores higher in our camera assessment. Nokia X20 uses a 64 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, Nokia X20 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Nokia X20 carries a 4470 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 18W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Nokia X20 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Nokia X20 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G (8 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.

Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.