{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realmenarzo-90-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T07:12:43+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme Narzo 90 vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Realme Narzo 90 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Realme Narzo 90 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 59,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme Narzo 90",
            "slug": "realmenarzo-90",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realmenarzo-90/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-14-2025-11_54_11-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 59999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-14T06:57:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 79,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 84.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Coming Soon (Expected 2026)",
                    "Dimensions": "158.4 x 75.2 x 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "181 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.57 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2372 pixels (~397 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1B colors",
                    "Protection": "ArmorShell glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G615 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 OS with Realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6/8/12 GB (variants)",
                    "Internal storage": "128/256 GB (variants)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, f/1.8) + 2 MP (depth)",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30/60 fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Proximity, Fingerprint (side-mounted)",
                    "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": 73.1,
                "overall": 75.7
            },
            "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": "realmenarzo-90",
        "margin": 9.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realmenarzo-90": 79,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "realmenarzo-90"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "realmenarzo-90": 82,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "realmenarzo-90"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realmenarzo-90": 90,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "realmenarzo-90"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realmenarzo-90": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realmenarzo-90": 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": {
                    "realmenarzo-90": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 73.1
                },
                "leader": "realmenarzo-90"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme Narzo 90 costs PKR 15,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,840 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme Narzo 90 charges 13W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme Narzo 90 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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 Narzo 90 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90 is listed at PKR 59,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Realme Narzo 90 cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme Narzo 90 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90 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 Narzo 90 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90 leads on battery. Realme Narzo 90 carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 80W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme Narzo 90 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Narzo 90 runs the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm) 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/)."
}