Head to head

Realme C81 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 22 Apr 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Realme C81 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme C81 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 6.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Realme C81 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 Realme C81 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Realme C81 costs PKR 35,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 49W faster.
  • 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 C81 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme C81 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date April 20, 2026 ( india) September 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight Not listed 223 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.74 Inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 720 x 1600 Pixels (~260 PPI) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz 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 Unisoc T612 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 14 OS Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better
Card slot microSDXC No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Main) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary) LED Flash, HDR 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 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 Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM,) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi hotspot supported Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Yes 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer, Proximity Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 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 C81 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.8 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Realme C81 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 C81 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Realme C81 is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Realme C81 cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Realme C81 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Realme C81 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 C81 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Realme C81 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 18W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Realme C81 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme C81 runs the Unisoc T612 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.