Head to head

Realme 16x vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 26 Feb 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 11.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Realme 16x leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Realme 16x if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme 16x Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 69,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date Late 2026 (unofficial) September 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight Not listed 223 g
Water resistance Not specified IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1604 pixels 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Not listed Adreno 710
Operating system Android 15 (expected at launch) Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128 GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better
Card slot Yes (microSD card support ) No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP main 8 MP secondary 2 MP tertiary Flash: LED 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 8 MP single sensor 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording 1080p @ 30fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6000 mAh (non-removable) Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging Not listed 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted scanner Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB-C v2.0 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Realme 16x or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

What is the price of Realme 16x and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Realme 16x or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Realme 16x scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Realme 16x or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Realme 16x carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Realme 16x or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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),.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.