OnePlus Nord CE 2
OnePlus
PKR 73,999
74/100 overall
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OnePlus Nord CE 2 vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Jan 2026.
The short 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.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 4 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the OnePlus Nord CE 2 if…
you care most about camera.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE 2 | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 73,999 Cheaper | PKR 74,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | February 17, 2022 (global launch), early 2022 availability | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 160.6 × 73.2 × 7.8 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 173 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | None | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.43 in | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 pixels (~409 ppi) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | Fluid AMOLED, HDR10+, 90 Hz | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 11 with OxygenOS (upgradable) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated/varies by market) | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP wide + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro Better | 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@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps (typical support) | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 65W wired SUPERVOOC fast charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 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 | Yes (region dependent) | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C, 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 Nord CE 2 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
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.
What is the price of OnePlus Nord CE 2 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, OnePlus Nord CE 2 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus Nord CE 2 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
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.
Which is better for gaming, OnePlus Nord CE 2 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
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),.
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