Head to head

Oppo Reno 16 vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 199,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro takes it by 16 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro costs PKR 75,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro packs a 10 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro charges 20W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Oppo Reno 16 Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 199,999 PKR 124,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 2, 2026 Released globally in March 2026.
Dimensions 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm 157.5 × 75.2 × 8.4 mm
Weight 182 g / 193 g Better 201.5 g
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68 Dust and Water Resistance
Display
Screen size 6.32-inch 6.59 inches Better
Resolution 2640 x 1216 Pixels 2756 × 1268 pixels (1.5K) Better
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 460 PPI, 1.07 Billion Colors, 10-bit Color Depth, 1800 nits HBM Brightness, 100% DCI-P3, HDR10+ AMOLED, 68 billion colors 120Hz adaptive HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support
Protection Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)
CPU Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz Octa-core up to 3.4GHz
GPU Adreno 722 Mali-G720 MC8
Operating system Android 16, ColorOS 16.0 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB LPDDR5X 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB UFS 3.1 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50MP, f/1.8, 2-axis OIS, PDAF + 50MP, f/2.8, 3.5x Optical Zoom, 2-axis OIS, PDAF + 50MP, f/2.0, 116° Ultrawide, Autofocus 50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR, Panorama, Motion Tracking, Pro Mode
Selfie camera 50MP, f/2.0, 100° FOV, 5P Lens, Autofocus, HDR, Portrait, Night Mode, Panorama, Retouch, Up to 2x Digital Zoom Better 20MP Selfie Camera HDR, Portrait Mode
Video recording 4K@60/30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps, EIS/OIS, 1080p Slow Motion@120fps, 720p Slow Motion@240/120fps, HDR Video, Time-Lapse, Dual-View Video, Up to 3.5x Optical Zoom & 18x Digital Zoom 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 960fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh 6500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery Better
Wired charging 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support 100W HyperCharge fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-Band, 5GHz 160MHz, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Direct, 2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Sensor In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass AI Face Unlock
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support

“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 Reno 16 or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Oppo Reno 16 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 Reno 16 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro in Pakistan?

Oppo Reno 16 is listed at PKR 199,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro at PKR 124,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro cheaper by PKR 75,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Oppo Reno 16 or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 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 Reno 16 or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads on battery. Oppo Reno 16 carries a 6490 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro a 6500 mAh cell, with 80W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Oppo Reno 16 or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo Reno 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.