{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-14-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
    "generated": "2026-08-28T09:00:53+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme 14 vs Xiaomi Poco M8x",
    "answer": "The Realme 14 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 79,999 against PKR 99,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme 14",
            "slug": "realme-14",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-14/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-11_15_24-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 99999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-28T06:28:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 93.8,
                "value": 96.1,
                "overall": 84.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 27, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.15 x 75.65 x 7.97 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66, IP68, IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz Up to 2000 nits peak 100% DCI-P3, Pro-XDR, Eye Comfort, 16.7 million colors",
                    "Protection": "AGC DT-Star2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×2.3 GHz + 3×2.2 GHz + 4×1.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 Realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB (Up to 14GB Dynamic RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC supported (hybrid SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS + 2 MP depth sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama.",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.4, 85° field of view",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS and OIS; slow-motion up to 1080p@120fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging (SUPERVOOC)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM/microSD)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, e-compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco M8x",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-m8x",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-10_22_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-24T05:29:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 72
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 21, 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm",
                    "Weight": "232 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust and splash resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 613",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB/6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD expandable"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7900 mAh, non-removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-14",
        "margin": 12.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 59,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 59
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-14": 94,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 79
                },
                "leader": "realme-14"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 81.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 81.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 87
                },
                "leader": "realme-14"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 93.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-14"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 96.1,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 1,900 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme 14 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme 14 ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Realme 14 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme 14 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Realme 14 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.1 points. It wins on camera, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 14 and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme 14 is listed at PKR 99,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8x cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme 14 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Realme 14 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}