{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oppo-a6k-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T17:08:52+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Oppo A6k vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Oppo A6k still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Oppo A6k is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Oppo A6k",
            "slug": "oppo-a6k",
            "brand": "Oppo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oppo/oppo-a6k/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-8-2026-10_29_14-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-08T05:31:28+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 70,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Officially released April 7, 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "166.6 x 78.5 x 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "210g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 ( Dust protected and splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1570 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "basic scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 685",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 610",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ( ColorOS 15)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD card supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP QVGA / Depth Sensor LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "5MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 6500mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor E-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": 75.7,
                "overall": 76
            },
            "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": 5.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a6k": 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": {
                    "oppo-a6k": 79,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "oppo-a6k"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a6k": 70,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a6k": 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": {
                    "oppo-a6k": 37.5,
                    "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": {
                    "oppo-a6k": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 75.7
                },
                "leader": "oppo-a6k"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Oppo A6k costs PKR 25,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,840 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 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."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Oppo A6k or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.8 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Oppo A6k 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 Oppo A6k and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Oppo A6k is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Oppo A6k cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Oppo A6k or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Oppo A6k 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, Oppo A6k or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Oppo A6k carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Oppo A6k or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo A6k runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 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/)."
}