{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-neo7-se-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-21T19:00:53+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme Neo7 SE vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Realme Neo7 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 95,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme Neo7 SE",
            "slug": "realme-neo7-se",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-neo7-se/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-1-2026-11_35_09-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 95999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-01T06:40:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 84,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 95.3,
                "overall": 92.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "25 February 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "162.55 × 76.27 × 8.56 mm",
                    "Weight": "212 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 + IP68 + IP69 Dustproof Water Resistant High-pressure Water Jet Resistant High-temperature Water Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2780 × 1264 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 120Hz HDR Support",
                    "Protection": "Crystal Armor Glass (China variant)."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Max (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-A725 @ up to 3.25GHz 3× Cortex-A725 4× Cortex-A725 (efficiency cluster)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G720 MC7",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Sony IMX882 Sensor f/1.8 Aperture Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) Ultra-Wide Camera 8 MP f/2.2 Aperture 112° Field of View LED Flash HDR Panorama Portrait Mode Night Mode AI Scene Recognition Pro Mode Time-Lapse Slow Motion Document Scanner Underwater Photography Dual-View Video",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP Sony Sensor f/2.4 Aperture HDR AI Beauty Portrait Night Mode",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30fps 4K @60fps 1080p @30fps 1080p @60fps 720p Slow Motion Gyro-EIS OIS Video Stabilization"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh (Typical) Rated Capacity: 6850mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W SUPERVOOC Wired Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging: Supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Color Temperature Sensor Infrared Remote Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": "realme-neo7-se",
        "margin": 14.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-neo7-se": 84,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "realme-neo7-se"
            },
            {
                "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-neo7-se": 96,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-neo7-se"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-neo7-se": 90,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "realme-neo7-se"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-neo7-se": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-neo7-se": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "realme-neo7-se"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-neo7-se": 95.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 21,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme Neo7 SE charges 13W faster.",
        "Realme Neo7 SE offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme Neo7 SE ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme Neo7 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Realme Neo7 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco X8 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 Neo7 SE and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme Neo7 SE is listed at PKR 95,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme Neo7 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Realme Neo7 SE 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 Neo7 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Realme Neo7 SE leads on battery. Realme Neo7 SE carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 80W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme Neo7 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Realme Neo7 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Neo7 SE runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Max (4nm) 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/)."
}