{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-ace-5-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T13:21:29+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus Ace 5 vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The OnePlus Ace 5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 88,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus Ace 5",
            "slug": "oneplus-ace-5",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-ace-5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-28-2026-11_47_05-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 88999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-28T06:58:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 87,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 95.7,
                "overall": 87.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 26, 2024 (official launch globally/Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "206 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 (dust/water resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Crystal Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with ColorOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps (front), gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Si/C Li-Ion 6415 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W fast charging (est.)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": "oneplus-ace-5",
        "margin": 8.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-ace-5": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-ace-5"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "oneplus-ace-5": 86,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-ace-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-ace-5": 90,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-ace-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-ace-5": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-ace-5": 62.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-ace-5": 95.7,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 14,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,925 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus Ace 5 charges 13W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus Ace 5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Ace 5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.8 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. Xiaomi Poco X8 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of OnePlus Ace 5 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Ace 5 is listed at PKR 88,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 14,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus Ace 5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Ace 5 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, OnePlus Ace 5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Ace 5 leads on battery. OnePlus Ace 5 carries a 6415 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 80W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus Ace 5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Ace 5 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus Ace 5 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) 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/)."
}