Head to head

OnePlus Ace 5 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Jan 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

OnePlus Ace 5 takes it by 8.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance OnePlus Ace 5 leads

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

Camera OnePlus Ace 5 leads

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

Battery & charging OnePlus Ace 5 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 14,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,925 mAh larger battery.
  • OnePlus Ace 5 charges 13W faster.

Buy the OnePlus Ace 5 if…

you care most about performance, camera and battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification OnePlus Ace 5 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 88,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date December 26, 2024 (official launch globally/Pakistan) September 2026
Dimensions 161.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 206 g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP65 (dust/water resistant) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+ AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Crystal Shield Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
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) Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 750 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 15 with ColorOS 15 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256 GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) 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@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps (front), gyro-EIS 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Si/C Li-Ion 6415 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 80W fast charging (est.) Better 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 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 Ace 5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

What is the price of OnePlus Ace 5 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, OnePlus Ace 5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

OnePlus Ace 5 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, OnePlus Ace 5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

Which is better for gaming, OnePlus Ace 5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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),.

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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.