{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tcl-k70-se-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T21:30:03+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "TCL K70 SE vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 59 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The TCL K70 SE still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The TCL K70 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "TCL K70 SE",
            "slug": "tcl-k70-se",
            "brand": "TCL Mobiles",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tcl-mobiles/tcl-k70-se/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-19-2026-11_37_06-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-20T03:41:55+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 48,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 37.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 58.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "165.9 x 76.6 x 9.35 mm",
                    "Weight": "150g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 dust & splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.56 inches / 6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "540 x 1210 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G50 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 4× Cortex-A53 @ 2.2GHz 4× Cortex-A53 @ 1.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "5MP LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "2MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 3000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer Proximity Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 56,
                "overall": 74
            },
            "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": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
        "margin": 15.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tcl-k70-se": 48,
                    "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": {
                    "tcl-k70-se": 74,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "tcl-k70-se"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tcl-k70-se": 37.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tcl-k70-se": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tcl-k70-se": 18.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tcl-k70-se": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 56
                },
                "leader": "tcl-k70-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TCL K70 SE costs PKR 45,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 5,340 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 45 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, TCL K70 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. TCL K70 SE 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 TCL K70 SE and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "TCL K70 SE is listed at PKR 29,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes TCL K70 SE cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, TCL K70 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "TCL K70 SE scores higher in our camera assessment. TCL K70 SE uses a 5 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, TCL K70 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. TCL K70 SE carries a 3000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 10W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, TCL K70 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. TCL K70 SE runs the MediaTek Helio G50 (12nm) 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/)."
}