Head to head

Realme Narzo N65 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 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 Narzo N65 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme Narzo N65 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 42,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 7.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Realme Narzo N65 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 Narzo N65 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Realme Narzo N65 costs PKR 32,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 52W 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 Narzo N65 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 Narzo N65 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 42,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date May 31, 2024 September 2026
Dimensions 165.6 × 76.1 × 7.9 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 190 g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1604 pixels (HD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz 16.7 Million Colors AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Standard reinforced glass (manufacturer does not specify Gorilla Glass). Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 up to 2.4GHz 6× Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 14 Realme UI 5.0 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB LPDDR4X (Dynamic RAM Expansion) 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128GB UFS 2.2 UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better
Card slot microSD card up to 2TB (hybrid slot) No
Camera
Main camera 50MP, f/1.8, PDAF AI auxiliary sensor Night Mode Portrait Street Mode Panorama Pro Mode Time-lapse Slow Motion Text Scanner Dual-View Video Hi-Res 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 8MP f/2.0 AI Beauty Portrait HDR Panorama Night Mode 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording 1080p @30fps 720p @30fps Slow Motion 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 15W wired fast charging Reverse wired charging supported 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Hybrid Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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 Narzo N65 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.4 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Realme Narzo N65 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 Narzo N65 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Realme Narzo N65 is listed at PKR 42,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Realme Narzo N65 cheaper by PKR 32,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Realme Narzo N65 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 Narzo N65 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Realme Narzo N65 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 15W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Narzo N65 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) 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.