{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-14x-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
    "generated": "2026-08-30T10:29:18+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme 14x vs Xiaomi Poco M8x",
    "answer": "The Realme 14x is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme 14x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 79,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme 14x",
            "slug": "realme-14x",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-14x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-29-2026-10_02_58-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-29T05:13:52+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 71.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165.7 x 76.22 x 7.94 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust and water resistant)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1604 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 625 nits peak brightness.",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB/8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "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": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, geomagnetic, flicker sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, USB"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 63,
                "overall": 68.3
            },
            "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-14x",
        "margin": 3.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14x": 62,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 59
                },
                "leader": "realme-14x"
            },
            {
                "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-14x": 79,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14x": 62.1,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14x": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14x": 50,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-14x"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14x": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 63
                },
                "leader": "realme-14x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme 14x costs PKR 30,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,900 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 30W faster.",
        "Realme 14x offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme 14x ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme 14x or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Realme 14x comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.2 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. 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 14x and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme 14x is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Realme 14x cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme 14x or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Realme 14x carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 15W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme 14x or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Realme 14x is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 14x runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (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/)."
}