Head to head

TCL K70 SE vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 20 May 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 15.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera TCL K70 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 K70 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the TCL K70 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 K70 SE Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 29,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date February 2026 September 2026
Dimensions 165.9 x 76.6 x 9.35 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 150g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP54 dust & splash resistant IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.56 inches / 6.6 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 540 x 1210 pixels 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Scratch-resistant glass protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G50 (12nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core 4× Cortex-A53 @ 2.2GHz 4× Cortex-A53 @ 1.6GHz Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 16 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 64GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) No
Camera
Main camera 5MP LED Flash HDR Panorama 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 2MP 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) 3000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 10W fast charging 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 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer Proximity Ambient Light Sensor 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, TCL K70 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

What is the price of TCL K70 SE and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, TCL K70 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, TCL K70 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

Which is better for gaming, TCL K70 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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),.

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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.