{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/umidigi-g100-pro-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T04:53:56+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Umidigi G100 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Umidigi G100 Pro still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Umidigi G100 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Umidigi G100 Pro",
            "slug": "umidigi-g100-pro",
            "brand": "Umidigi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/umidigi/umidigi-g100-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-22-2026-11_39_19-AM-1024x852.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 48999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-22T06:46:20+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 75,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 71.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "171 x 77.6 x 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1640 Pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Not Officially Specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (up to 1TB supported)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Main) 2 MP (Depth) 2 MP (Macro) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 6000 mAh (Non-Removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "20W Fast Charging with USB Power Delivery (PD)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Virtual Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_36_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:39:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 66.3,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 72.2,
                "overall": 75.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm",
                    "Weight": "223 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76\" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India)",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
        "margin": 3.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "umidigi-g100-pro": 54,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "umidigi-g100-pro": 79,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "umidigi-g100-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "umidigi-g100-pro": 75,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "umidigi-g100-pro": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "umidigi-g100-pro": 50,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "umidigi-g100-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 72.2
                },
                "leader": "umidigi-g100-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Umidigi G100 Pro costs PKR 26,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 47W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Umidigi G100 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.7 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Umidigi G100 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 Umidigi G100 Pro and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Umidigi G100 Pro is listed at PKR 48,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Umidigi G100 Pro cheaper by PKR 26,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Umidigi G100 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Umidigi G100 Pro 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, Umidigi G100 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Umidigi G100 Pro carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 20W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Umidigi G100 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Umidigi G100 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G81 while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (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/)."
}