{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-narzo-90x-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T16:42:13+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme Narzo 90X vs Xiaomi Poco M8x",
    "answer": "The Realme Narzo 90X is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Realme Narzo 90X is the cheaper of the two at PKR 57,999 against PKR 79,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme Narzo 90X",
            "slug": "realme-narzo-90x",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-narzo-90x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-11_25_19-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 57999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-19T06:36:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 85,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 74.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 16, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "166.07 × 77.93 × 8.28 mm",
                    "Weight": "212 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1570 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 144Hz Refresh Rate, 975 nits Typical Brightness, 1200 nits HBM",
                    "Protection": "DT-Star D+ Protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Supported (Expandable Storage)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, 5P lens, autofocus LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Portrait, Night, Pro, Street, Time-Lapse, Slow Motion",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP, f/2.0, 4P lensPortrait, Night, Panorama, Time-Lapse, Retouch, Screen Fill Light",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps, 720p Slow Motion@120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000 mAh (Typical), 6820 mAh (Rated), Non-Removable Li-Po",
                    "Wired charging": "60W Fast Charging, VOOC / PD / PPS Support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 69.8,
                "overall": 69
            },
            "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-narzo-90x",
        "margin": 5.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 63,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 59
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-90x"
            },
            {
                "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-narzo-90x": 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-narzo-90x": 85,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-90x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 37.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-90x"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 69.8
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-90x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme Narzo 90X costs PKR 22,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 900 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme Narzo 90X charges 15W faster.",
        "Realme Narzo 90X offers 2 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme Narzo 90X or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.4 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, 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 Narzo 90X and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X is listed at PKR 57,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Realme Narzo 90X cheaper by PKR 22,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme Narzo 90X or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X leads on battery. Realme Narzo 90X carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 60W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme Narzo 90X or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Narzo 90X 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/)."
}