Head to head

Sparx Neo 8i vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Dec 2025.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Sparx Neo 8i still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Sparx Neo 8i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 17,499 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 7.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Sparx Neo 8i 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 Sparx Neo 8i leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Sparx Neo 8i costs PKR 57,500 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 57W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 192 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Sparx Neo 8i 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 Sparx Neo 8i Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 17,499 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date 2024 (Official in Pakistan) September 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight Not listed 223 g
Water resistance Not listed IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.74 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T606 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core (2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MP1 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 13 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 64 GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better
Card slot Yes (microSD) No
Camera
Main camera 13 MP + CIF AF 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash. Better
Selfie camera 8 MP 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording 1080p 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 10W 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Yes 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 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, Sparx Neo 8i or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.6 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Sparx Neo 8i 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 Sparx Neo 8i and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Sparx Neo 8i is listed at PKR 17,499 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Sparx Neo 8i cheaper by PKR 57,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Sparx Neo 8i or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Sparx Neo 8i scores higher in our camera assessment. Sparx Neo 8i uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Sparx Neo 8i or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Sparx Neo 8i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 10W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Sparx Neo 8i or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Sparx Neo 8i runs the Unisoc T606 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.