Head to head

Oscal Tiger 8 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 2 May 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Oscal Tiger 8 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Oscal Tiger 8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 56,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 4.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Oscal Tiger 8 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Oscal Tiger 8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Oscal Tiger 8 costs PKR 18,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 34W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Oscal Tiger 8 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and display.

Full specification comparison

Specification Oscal Tiger 8 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 56,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date January 2025 September 2026
Dimensions 168.5 × 76.6 × 8.9 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 210 g Better 223 g
Water resistance basic splash resistance only IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection basic scratch-resistant glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 14 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB (+ virtual RAM support) 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot microSD card supported No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide) 2 MP (depth) LED flash HDR Panorama 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 8 MP 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 Li-Po non-removable 5000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 33W fast charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Yes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Yes 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 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, Oscal Tiger 8 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and display. Oscal Tiger 8 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 Oscal Tiger 8 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Oscal Tiger 8 is listed at PKR 56,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Oscal Tiger 8 cheaper by PKR 18,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Oscal Tiger 8 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Oscal Tiger 8 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, Oscal Tiger 8 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Oscal Tiger 8 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 33W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Oscal Tiger 8 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Oscal Tiger 8 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (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.