{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-16x-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/", "generated": "2026-10-17T12:20:25+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Realme 16x vs Xiaomi Poco X8", "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Realme 16x still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme 16x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 69,999 against PKR 74,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Realme 16x", "slug": "realme-16x", "brand": "Realme", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-16x/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-26-2026-10_36_30-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 69999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-02-26T05:41:47+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 52, "camera": 79, "battery": 70, "display": 87, "memory": 31.3, "value": 91.2, "overall": 67.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Late 2026 (unofficial)", "Water resistance": "Not specified" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.67 inches", "Resolution": "720 × 1604 pixels", "Panel type": "IPS LCD" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity", "CPU": "Octa-core", "Operating system": "Android 15 (expected at launch)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "6 GB", "Internal storage": "128 GB", "Card slot": "Yes (microSD card support )" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP main 8 MP secondary 2 MP tertiary Flash: LED", "Selfie camera": "8 MP single sensor", "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "6000 mAh (non-removable)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Side-mounted scanner Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass", "USB": "USB-C v2.0" } } }, { "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": "xiaomi-poco-x8", "margin": 11.1, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "realme-16x": 52, "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-16x": 79, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3 }, "leader": "realme-16x" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "realme-16x": 70, "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-16x": 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-16x": 31.3, "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-16x": 91.2, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Realme 16x costs PKR 5,000 less.", "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.", "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 6 GB more RAM.", "Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.", "Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Realme 16x or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Realme 16x 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 16x and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Realme 16x is listed at PKR 69,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Realme 16x cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme 16x or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "Realme 16x 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 16x or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Realme 16x carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme 16x or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 16x runs the MediaTek Dimensity 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/)." }