{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-nord-ce5-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/", "generated": "2026-10-16T13:51:42+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Xiaomi Poco X8", "answer": "The OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 82,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "OnePlus Nord CE5", "slug": "oneplus-nord-ce5", "brand": "OnePlus", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-nord-ce5/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-3-2026-10_48_31-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 82999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-05-03T06:00:01+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 58, "camera": 86, "battery": 78.3, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 90.2, "overall": 77.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "July 8, 2025 (Global/Regional)", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 inches", "Resolution": "Full HD+ (1080 × 2412 pixels approx.)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate", "Protection": "basic scratch-resistant glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity (expected mid-range SoC)", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Mali (variant not confirmed)", "Operating system": "Android 15 ( OxygenOS )" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB / 12GB", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (Main) Secondary sensor (depth/ultrawide – not confirmed) LED flash, HDR, panorama", "Selfie camera": "16 MP", "Video recording": "4K @30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "Fast charging (likely 80W or higher)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac", "Bluetooth": "Yes (version not confirmed)", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: In-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass", "USB": "USB Type-C" } } }, { "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": null, "margin": 1.1, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "oneplus-nord-ce5": 58, "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-ce5": 86, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3 }, "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce5" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "oneplus-nord-ce5": 78.3, "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-ce5": 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-ce5": 62.5, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "oneplus-nord-ce5": 90.2, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 8,000 less.", "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.", "OnePlus Nord CE5 charges 13W faster." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, OnePlus Nord CE5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE5 and Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most." }, { "question": "What is the price of OnePlus Nord CE5 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?", "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE5 is listed at PKR 82,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 8,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus Nord CE5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus Nord CE5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. OnePlus Nord CE5 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 80W and 67W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus Nord CE5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus Nord CE5 runs the MediaTek Dimensity (expected mid-range SoC) 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/)." }