{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-p3-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T21:29:05+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme P3 vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Realme P3 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on performance and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme P3 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 56,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme P3",
            "slug": "realme-p3",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-p3/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-4-2026-11_36_45-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 56999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-05T04:14:19+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 19, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.15 × 75.65 × 7.97 mm",
                    "Weight": "194 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 Certified Dust-tight protection Water resistant against immersion and high-pressure water jets"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "ArmorShell™ protection with reinforced frame and durability enhancements"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × Cortex-A720 @ 2.3GHz 3 × Cortex-A720 @ 2.2GHz 4 × Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ( Realme UI 6.0 )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD supported (hybrid slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF (Main) 2 MP Depth Sensor HDR, Panorama, Night Mode, Pro Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 75.4,
                "overall": 75.9
            },
            "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-p3",
        "margin": 3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-p3": 59,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "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-p3": 85,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-p3"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-p3": 81.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-p3": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-p3": 62.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-p3": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 75.4
                },
                "leader": "realme-p3"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme P3 costs PKR 18,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme P3 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Realme P3 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3 points. It wins on camera and value for money. 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 P3 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme P3 is listed at PKR 56,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Realme P3 cheaper by PKR 18,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme P3 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Realme P3 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 P3 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Realme P3 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme P3 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme P3 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (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/)."
}