OnePlus 9E
OnePlus
PKR 29,999
79/100 overall
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OnePlus 9E vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 17 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The OnePlus 9E is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The OnePlus 9E is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 74,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
72/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedOnePlus 9E takes it by 6.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- OnePlus 9E costs PKR 45,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,840 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 2W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the OnePlus 9E if…
you care most about performance, camera and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about battery & charging.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9E | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 29,999 Cheaper | PKR 74,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | March 2021 (China) | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 159.9 × 73.9 × 8.1 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 189 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | no official IP rating | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.55 inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 pixels (~402 ppi) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Kryo 585 + 3×2.42 GHz + 4×1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 11, OxygenOS (upgradable) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | • 48 MP wide (IMX586, f/1.8) • 16 MP ultra-wide • 2 MP monochrome | 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 | 16 MP wide | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR |
| Video recording | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 65W wired fast charging (Warp Charge) | 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/6, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | 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 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, OnePlus 9E or Xiaomi Poco X8?
OnePlus 9E comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.8 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Xiaomi Poco X8 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 OnePlus 9E and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
OnePlus 9E is listed at PKR 29,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes OnePlus 9E cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, OnePlus 9E or Xiaomi Poco X8?
OnePlus 9E scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus 9E uses a 48 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, OnePlus 9E or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. OnePlus 9E carries a 4500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 65W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, OnePlus 9E or Xiaomi Poco X8?
OnePlus 9E is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus 9E runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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