Head to head

OnePlus N6 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The OnePlus N6 still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 6.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera OnePlus N6 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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 packs a 340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 6 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the OnePlus N6 if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification OnePlus N6 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date 2026, July 04 September 2026
Dimensions 166.47 × 78.23 × 8.88 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 224 g 223 g Better
Water resistance IP65 Dust & Water Resistant IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1570 pixels (HD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Not officially specified Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core (2 × Cortex-A76 2.4GHz + 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0GHz) Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 16 with OxygenOS 16 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128GB UFS 2.2 UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better
Card slot microSDXC (up to 2TB) No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Night Mode, Portrait, Pro Mode 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 8 MP, f/2.0 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 8000mAh, Non-removable (Silicon-Carbon) Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 45W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging, 5W wired reverse charging, Bypass Charging supported 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (eSIM support in selected markets) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass. 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 N6 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.5 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. OnePlus N6 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 N6 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

OnePlus N6 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, OnePlus N6 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

OnePlus N6 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 N6 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. OnePlus N6 carries a 8000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, OnePlus N6 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus N6 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex (6nm) 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.