{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-nord-ce-2-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/", "generated": "2026-10-15T07:12:27+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "OnePlus Nord CE 2 vs Xiaomi Poco X8", "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 73,999 against PKR 74,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "OnePlus Nord CE 2", "slug": "oneplus-nord-ce-2", "brand": "OnePlus", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-nord-ce-2/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-30-2025-10_51_44-AM.png", "price": { "amount": 73999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-07T07:35:02+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 57, "camera": 86, "battery": 68.8, "display": 100, "memory": 50, "value": 96.1, "overall": 74.4 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "February 17, 2022 (global launch), early 2022 availability", "Dimensions": "160.6 × 73.2 × 7.8 mm", "Weight": "173 g", "Water resistance": "None" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.43 in", "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~409 ppi)", "Panel type": "Fluid AMOLED, HDR10+, 90 Hz", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "Mali-G68 MC4", "Operating system": "Android 11 with OxygenOS (upgradable)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB", "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB", "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated/varies by market)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "64 MP wide + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro", "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide", "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps (typical support)" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh", "Wired charging": "65W wired SUPERVOOC fast charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.2", "NFC": "Yes (region dependent)", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity", "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": 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": "xiaomi-poco-x8", "margin": 4, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "oneplus-nord-ce-2": 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-nord-ce-2": 86, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3 }, "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce-2" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "oneplus-nord-ce-2": 68.8, "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-nord-ce-2": 100, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "oneplus-nord-ce-2": 50, "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-nord-ce-2": 96.1, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "OnePlus Nord CE 2 costs PKR 1,000 less.", "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,840 mAh larger battery.", "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 2W faster.", "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.", "OnePlus Nord CE 2 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, OnePlus Nord CE 2 or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. OnePlus Nord CE 2 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 Nord CE 2 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?", "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE 2 is listed at PKR 73,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes OnePlus Nord CE 2 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus Nord CE 2 or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE 2 scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus Nord CE 2 uses a 64 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 Nord CE 2 or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. OnePlus Nord CE 2 carries a 4500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 65W and 67W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus Nord CE 2 or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus Nord CE 2 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6 nm) 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/)." }