{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-phantom-v-flip2-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T22:06:27+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Phantom V Flip2 vs Xiaomi Poco M8x",
    "answer": "The Tecno Phantom V Flip2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 79,999 against PKR 189,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Phantom V Flip2",
            "slug": "tecno-phantom-v-flip2",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-phantom-v-flip2/",
            "image": null,
            "price": {
                "amount": 189999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-16T05:11:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 72,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 72.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 48.7,
                "overall": 76.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "170.75 × 73.4 × 7.64 mm (Unfolded), 87.8 × 73.4 × 16.04 mm (Folded)",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No Official IP Rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2640 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Foldable LTPO AMOLED 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Ultra-Thin Glass (Main Display), Corning Gorilla Glass (Cover Display)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8020 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core, Up to 2.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G77 MC9",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, HIOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB (Extended RAM Up to 8GB)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide, f/1.9, 1/1.57-inch, PDAF, OIS Ultra-Wide Camera: 50MP, 114°",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Wide, f/2.5, PDAF",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4720mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "70W Ultra Charge Full Charging Time Approximately 43 Minutes"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Mobile Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (Side-Mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Flicker 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": 100,
                "overall": 72
            },
            "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-phantom-v-flip2",
        "margin": 4.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-phantom-v-flip2": 72,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 59
                },
                "leader": "tecno-phantom-v-flip2"
            },
            {
                "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-phantom-v-flip2": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 79
                },
                "leader": "tecno-phantom-v-flip2"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-phantom-v-flip2": 72.6,
                    "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-phantom-v-flip2": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 87
                },
                "leader": "tecno-phantom-v-flip2"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-phantom-v-flip2": 50,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-phantom-v-flip2"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-phantom-v-flip2": 48.7,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x costs PKR 110,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 3,180 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Phantom V Flip2 charges 25W faster.",
        "Tecno Phantom V Flip2 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Phantom V Flip2 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Phantom V Flip2 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Phantom V Flip2 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Flip2 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. 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 Phantom V Flip2 and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Flip2 is listed at PKR 189,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8x cheaper by PKR 110,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Phantom V Flip2 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Flip2 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Phantom V Flip2 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Tecno Phantom V Flip2 carries a 4720 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 70W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Phantom V Flip2 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Flip2 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Phantom V Flip2 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (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/)."
}