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Realme P3 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Jun 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Realme P3 takes it by 3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Realme P3 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 Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Realme P3 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Realme P3 costs PKR 18,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.

Buy the Realme P3 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme P3 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 56,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date March 19, 2025 September 2026
Dimensions 163.15 × 75.65 × 7.97 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 194 g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP68/IP69 Certified Dust-tight protection Water resistant against immersion and high-pressure water jets IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection ArmorShell™ protection with reinforced frame and durability enhancements Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core 1 × Cortex-A720 @ 2.3GHz 3 × Cortex-A720 @ 2.2GHz 4 × Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno GPU Adreno 710
Operating system Android 15 ( Realme UI 6.0 ) Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot microSD supported (hybrid slot) No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF (Main) 2 MP Depth Sensor HDR, Panorama, Night Mode, Pro Mode 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 16 MP Selfie Camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion 6000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 45W Fast Charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0 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 P3 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

What is the price of Realme P3 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Realme P3 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Realme P3 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 P3 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Realme P3 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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),.

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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.