Nothing CMF Phone 1
CMF
PKR 84,499
78/100 overall
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Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 22 Jun 2026.
The short 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.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Nothing CMF Phone 1 if…
you care most about performance and camera.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 84,499 | PKR 74,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2024 (launched globally; Pakistan availability approx early-2025) | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 164 × 77 × ~8.2–9.0 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 197–202 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | ip52 | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67 in | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ (~2000 nits peak) | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | typical AMOLED protective glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 14 with Nothing OS (upgradable toward Android 15) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (expandable) | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP main (wide) + 2 MP depth | 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 | 16 MP wide | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion ~5000 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 33W wired (no official wireless) | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (IP52 splash/dust resistant) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C, 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, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
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.
What is the price of Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Nothing CMF Phone 1 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
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),.
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