{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-n6x-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T11:22:56+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus N6x vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The OnePlus N6x still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The OnePlus N6x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 54,999 against PKR 124,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus N6x",
            "slug": "oneplus-n6x",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-n6x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-12-2026-10_50_38-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 54999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-12T05:53:41+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 46.5,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 4, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "166.5 × 78.2 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "219 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust and water resistance)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1570 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to approximately 900 nits",
                    "Protection": "Panda MN228 glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 + 6 × Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OxygenOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot (Storage: Up to 2TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, autofocus, LED flash Portrait, Night, Panorama, Dual-View Video, AI photography features",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired 5W wired reverse charging OnePlus claims up to 2.5 days of use"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-4-2026-10_35_34-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-04T05:43:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 79.2,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 64.4,
                "overall": 88
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Released globally in March 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "157.5 × 75.2 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "201.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust and Water Resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.59 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2756 × 1268 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 68 billion colors 120Hz adaptive HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core up to 3.4GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G720 MC8",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR, Panorama, Motion Tracking, Pro Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "20MP Selfie Camera HDR, Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 960fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W HyperCharge fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass AI Face Unlock",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro",
        "margin": 22.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 46.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 79.2
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-n6x": 74,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 96
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 73.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 25,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 64.4
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-n6x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus N6x costs PKR 70,000 less.",
        "OnePlus N6x packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro charges 85W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus N6x or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. OnePlus N6x 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 N6x and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus N6x is listed at PKR 54,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro at PKR 124,999. That makes OnePlus N6x cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus N6x or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus N6x uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus N6x or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads on battery. OnePlus N6x carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro a 6500 mAh cell, with 15W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus N6x or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus N6x runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex while Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (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/)."
}