{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/nothing-cmf-phone-1-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/", "generated": "2026-10-15T08:10:15+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Xiaomi Poco X8", "answer": "The Nothing CMF Phone 1 and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Nothing CMF Phone 1 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 84,499.", "phones": [ { "name": "Nothing CMF Phone 1", "slug": "nothing-cmf-phone-1", "brand": "CMF", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/cmf/nothing-cmf-phone-1/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-12-2026-11_20_01-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 84499, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-06-22T06:48:14+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 76, "camera": 85, "battery": 66.6, "display": 100, "memory": 50, "value": 89.5, "overall": 77.9 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "July 2024 (launched globally; Pakistan availability approx early-2025)", "Dimensions": "164 × 77 × ~8.2–9.0 mm", "Weight": "197–202 g", "Water resistance": "ip52" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.67 in", "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ (~2000 nits peak)", "Protection": "typical AMOLED protective glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G (4 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 14 with Nothing OS (upgradable toward Android 15)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8 GB", "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB", "Card slot": "microSDXC (expandable)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP main (wide) + 2 MP depth", "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide", "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "33W wired (no official wireless)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP52 splash/dust resistant)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity", "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG" } } }, { "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8", "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8", "brand": "Poco", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_36_05-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 74999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-09-06T05:39:38+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 68, "camera": 66.3, "battery": 86.8, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 100, "overall": 78.4 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 2026", "Dimensions": "163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm", "Weight": "223 g", "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.83-inch", "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels", "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),", "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "Adreno 710", "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3." }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X", "Internal storage": "UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "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": "16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS." }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India)", "Wired charging": "67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 0.5, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 76, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68 }, "leader": "nothing-cmf-phone-1" }, { "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": { "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 85, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3 }, "leader": "nothing-cmf-phone-1" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 66.6, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8 }, "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 100, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 50, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5 }, "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 89.5, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 9,500 less.", "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.", "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 34W faster.", "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most." }, { "question": "What is the price of Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Nothing CMF Phone 1 is listed at PKR 84,499 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 9,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "Nothing CMF Phone 1 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Nothing CMF Phone 1 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 33W and 67W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "Nothing CMF Phone 1 is the stronger gaming phone here. Nothing CMF Phone 1 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G (4 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (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/)." }