{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-19-pro-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T11:29:59+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Tecno Camon 19 Pro still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Camon 19 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 124,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-19-pro",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-19-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-09_18_24-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T04:31:23+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 42,
                "camera": 95,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 69
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "166.8 × 74.6 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approx. 204 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP certification"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz 16.7 million colors Adaptive refresh rate Multi-touch support Excellent viewing angles Smooth scrolling and gaming experience",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.05 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 with HIOS 8.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, Telephoto, PDAF, 2x Optical Zoom 2 MP, Depth Sensor Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Portrait Mode AI Scene Detection Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP Wide Camera Dual-LED Flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging 100% in approximately 65 minutes (advertised)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-4-2026-10_35_34-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-04T05:43:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 79.2,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 55.3,
                "overall": 87.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Released globally in March 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "157.5 × 75.2 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "201.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust and Water Resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.59 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2756 × 1268 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 68 billion colors 120Hz adaptive HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core up to 3.4GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G720 MC8",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR, Panorama, Motion Tracking, Pro Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "20MP Selfie Camera HDR, Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 960fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W HyperCharge fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass AI Face Unlock",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro",
        "margin": 18.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro": 42,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 79.2
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "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": 95,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 96
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro": 66.6,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro": 37.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 55.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon 19 Pro costs PKR 75,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro charges 67W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 Pro has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon 19 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Camon 19 Pro 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 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro at PKR 124,999. That makes Tecno Camon 19 Pro cheaper by PKR 75,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Camon 19 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Camon 19 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro a 6500 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 19 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon 19 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (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/)."
}