{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-19-pro-5g-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T16:16:40+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Poco M8x",
    "answer": "The Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 79,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-19-pro-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-09_38_47-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T04:48:17+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 89,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "166.7 × 74.3 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "204.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate Up to 500 nits (typical)",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 HIOS 8.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64MP (Wide, f/1.6, PDAF, OIS, RGBW sensor) 2MP Macro 2MP Depth Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama OIS + EIS Video Stabilization Night Portrait",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP HDR, Dual Video",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Flash Charge USB Type-C Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco M8x",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-m8x",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-10_22_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-24T05:29:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 85.9,
                "overall": 70.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 21, 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm",
                    "Weight": "232 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust and splash resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 613",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB/6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD expandable"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7900 mAh, non-removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g",
        "margin": 7.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 59
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g": 89,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 79
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g": 66.6,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g": 50,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 85.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,900 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 12W faster.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.9 points. It wins on camera, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco M8x, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}