Oppo A5
Oppo
PKR 40,999
71/100 overall
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Oppo A5 vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 9 Nov 2025.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Oppo A5 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Oppo A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 40,999 against PKR 74,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
75/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 3.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Oppo A5 costs PKR 34,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 6 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Oppo A5 if…
you care most about camera and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Oppo A5 | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 40,999 Cheaper | PKR 74,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 2025 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 165.7 × 76.2 × 8.0 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 193 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67 in | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1604 pixels (~264 ppi) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90 Hz, 1000 nits (HBM) | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 6s Gen1 (11 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 15 (ColorOS) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 128 GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better |
| Card slot | Yes, microSDXC | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP wide + 2 MP depth | 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 | 5 MP wide | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 6,000 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 45W wired | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (dedicated microSD slot) | 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 | 5.0 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, 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, Oppo A5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.8 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Oppo A5 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 Oppo A5 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Oppo A5 is listed at PKR 40,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Oppo A5 cheaper by PKR 34,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Oppo A5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Oppo A5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Oppo A5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Oppo A5 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Oppo A5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo A5 runs the Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 6s Gen1 (11 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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