Tecno Pop X 5G
Tecno
PKR 59,999
66/100 overall
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Tecno Pop X 5G vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 24 Jun 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Tecno Pop X 5G still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Pop X 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 59,999 against PKR 74,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 12 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Pop X 5G costs PKR 15,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,840 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 52W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 192 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 X 5G 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 X 5G | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 59,999 Cheaper | PKR 74,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | April 20, 2026 (announced), | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (Expected) | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 185g (Expected) Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 Pro | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.75 Inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 Pixels (HD+) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 120Hz | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | basic scratch-resistant glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-Core | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 15 ( HiOS 15) | 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 | microSD Card Supported | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 13MP Dual 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 | 8MP Screen 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-Po (non-removable) 6500 mAh | 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 SIM (Nano-SIM) | 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 | 5.2 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass 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, Tecno Pop X 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Pop X 5G 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 X 5G and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Tecno Pop X 5G is listed at PKR 59,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Pop X 5G cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Pop X 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Tecno Pop X 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pop X 5G 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 X 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Tecno Pop X 5G carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 15W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pop X 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pop X 5G runs the Unisoc T7250 while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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