{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-15x-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-21T19:01:51+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme 15x vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Realme 15x and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The Realme 15x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme 15x",
            "slug": "realme-15x",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-15x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-10_47_24-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-28T05:58:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 85,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 75
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 1, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "166.07 × 77.93 × 8.28 mm",
                    "Weight": "212 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP69 Pro (Dust and Water Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1570 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 144 Hz refresh rate, up to 1200 nits brightness",
                    "Protection": "Hardened coating + PET + silicone screen protector"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz + 6×2.0 GHz) Cortex-A76/A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, Realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6/8 GB (up to dynamic RAM) “TBD for Pakistan variant",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "Yes, microSD via hybrid dual-card tray"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Sony IMX852 AI Camera, f/1.8, 5P lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Sony OV50D40 AI Camera, f/2.4",
                    "Video recording": "Rear 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps, 720p@120fps slow-motion; Front 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "60W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM; Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz / 5GHz",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer",
                    "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": 91.2,
                "overall": 77.5
            },
            "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": null,
        "margin": 2.5,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-15x": 57,
                    "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-15x": 82,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-15x"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-15x": 85,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-15x": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-15x": 50,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-15x": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 91.2
                },
                "leader": "realme-15x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme 15x costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 7W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme 15x or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Realme 15x and Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme 15x and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme 15x is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Realme 15x cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme 15x or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Realme 15x scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme 15x or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 15x runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (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/)."
}