{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oppo-f31-pro-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T04:44:29+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Oppo F31 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Oppo F31 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 94,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Oppo F31 Pro",
            "slug": "oppo-f31-pro",
            "brand": "Oppo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oppo/oppo-f31-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-19-2026-10_56_46-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 94999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-20T04:05:24+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 79,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 89.9,
                "overall": 86.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (Released)",
                    "Dimensions": "158.2 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "190-191 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.57 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2372 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B Colors, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "DT-Star D+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4x Cortex-A78 + 4x Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, ColorOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Wide, OIS 2 MP Monochrome/Depth HDR, Panorama, Color Spectrum Sensor, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@120fps, OIS, EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging, 10W wired reverse charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, aptX HD, LDAC",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Color Temperature Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": "oppo-f31-pro",
        "margin": 8.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-f31-pro": 79,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "oppo-f31-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-f31-pro": 97,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "oppo-f31-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-f31-pro": 90,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "oppo-f31-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-f31-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-f31-pro": 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": {
                    "oppo-f31-pro": 89.9,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Oppo F31 Pro charges 13W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Oppo F31 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Oppo F31 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.4 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. Xiaomi Poco X8 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 F31 Pro and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Oppo F31 Pro is listed at PKR 94,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Oppo F31 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Oppo F31 Pro 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 F31 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Oppo F31 Pro leads on battery. Oppo F31 Pro carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 80W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Oppo F31 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Oppo F31 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo F31 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4nm) 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/)."
}