{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-n6x-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-21T19:46:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus N6x vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The OnePlus N6x still wins on camera and 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 74,999.",
    "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": 57,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.4
            },
            "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",
            "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": 85.9,
                "overall": 77
            },
            "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": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
        "margin": 8.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 57,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "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": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-n6x"
            },
            {
                "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": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 25,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "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": 85.9
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-n6x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus N6x costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 52W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus N6x or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.6 points. It wins on performance, 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 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus N6x is listed at PKR 54,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes OnePlus N6x cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus N6x or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "OnePlus N6x scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus N6x uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus N6x or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. OnePlus N6x carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 15W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus N6x or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus N6x runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex 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/)."
}