{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-12-plus-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T01:03:23+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme 12 Plus vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Realme 12 Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on performance and battery & charging, 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 84,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme 12 Plus",
            "slug": "realme-12-plus",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-12-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2025-11_45_13-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-12T05:58:00+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 75.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 95.1,
                "overall": 83.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2 March 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "ArmorShell Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core CPU up to 2.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MC4",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, Realme UI 5.0."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Sony LYT-600 OIS Main Camera 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera 2MP Macro Camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 support",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass Ambient light sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": "realme-12-plus",
        "margin": 4.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-12-plus": 62,
                    "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": {
                    "realme-12-plus": 96,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-12-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-12-plus": 75.1,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-12-plus": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-12-plus": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "realme-12-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-12-plus": 95.1,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme 12 Plus ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme 12 Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Realme 12 Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.8 points. It wins on camera and memory & storage. 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 Realme 12 Plus and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme 12 Plus is listed at PKR 84,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme 12 Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Realme 12 Plus 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, Realme 12 Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Realme 12 Plus carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 67W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme 12 Plus or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 12 Plus runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) 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/)."
}