Tecno Pop 9
Tecno
PKR 29,999
66/100 overall
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Tecno Pop 9 vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 26 May 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Tecno Pop 9 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Pop 9 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 74,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
73/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 7.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Pop 9 costs PKR 45,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 52W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Tecno Pop 9 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 | Tecno Pop 9 | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 29,999 Cheaper | PKR 74,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | November 2024 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 188g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 dust and splash resistant | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67 Inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1600 Pixels (HD+) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Tempered Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Unisoc Tiger T615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 14 Go Edition with HiOS 14 | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 64GB / 128GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better |
| Card slot | microSD card support up to 1TB | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 13MP AI Camera Dual Flash HDR | 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 | 8MP Selfie Camera Dual Flash | 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-Ion (Non-removable) 5000mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 15W Fast Charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E-Compass (region dependent) | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG Support | 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, Tecno Pop 9 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.3 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Pop 9 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 Tecno Pop 9 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Tecno Pop 9 is listed at PKR 29,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Pop 9 cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Pop 9 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Tecno Pop 9 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pop 9 uses a 13 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, Tecno Pop 9 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Tecno Pop 9 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 15W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pop 9 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pop 9 runs the Unisoc Tiger T615 while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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