{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-14-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-24T03:49:28+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme 14 vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Realme 14 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 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": 81.6,
                "overall": 82.6
            },
            "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 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-14",
        "margin": 4.2,
        "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-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-14": 94,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "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-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 93.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "realme-14"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 81.6,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 25,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.",
        "Realme 14 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme 14 ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme 14 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Realme 14 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.2 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 14 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme 14 is listed at PKR 99,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme 14 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Realme 14 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 14 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Realme 14 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme 14 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 14 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm) 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/)."
}