Head to head

TCL 40 SE vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The TCL 40 SE still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The TCL 40 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,800 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 5.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera TCL 40 SE 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 TCL 40 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • TCL 40 SE costs PKR 38,199 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,330 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 49W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 6 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the TCL 40 SE 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 TCL 40 SE Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,800 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date January 5, 2023 (global launch) September 2026
Dimensions 167.9 × 76.5 × 8.45 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 190 g Better 223 g
Water resistance No Ip Rating IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.75 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD (NXTVISION) 90 Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection standard strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 13 with TCL UI 5.0 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB or 6 GB options 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128 GB or 256 GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot microSD (expandable) No
Camera
Main camera Main: 50 MP Macro: 2 MP Depth: 2 MP 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 8 MP 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable)5010 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 18W wired 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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, TCL 40 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. TCL 40 SE 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 TCL 40 SE and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

TCL 40 SE is listed at PKR 36,800 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes TCL 40 SE cheaper by PKR 38,199. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, TCL 40 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8?

TCL 40 SE 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, TCL 40 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. TCL 40 SE carries a 5010 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 18W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, TCL 40 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. TCL 40 SE runs the MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) 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.