{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-iqoo-15-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-18T00:18:28+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The vivo iQOO 15 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 167,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "vivo iQOO 15",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-15",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-15/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-23-2026-11_34_37-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 167999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-24T04:23:47+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 57.1,
                "overall": 93.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 76.8 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "215g–220g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 / IP69 dust & water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3168 Pixels (2K+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 144Hz HDR10+ & Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant reinforced glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× 4.6GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L 6× 3.62GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OriginOS 6 (China variant)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB 512GB 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Periscope Telephoto OIS Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama Color Spectrum Sensor",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera HDR Support",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps Gyro-EIS support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired FlashCharge 40W Wireless FlashCharge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 78.4
            },
            "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": "vivo-iqoo-15",
        "margin": 14.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 95,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 95,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 57.1,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 93,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 charges 33W faster.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, vivo iQOO 15 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco X8 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 vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 is listed at PKR 167,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 93,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, vivo iQOO 15 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 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, vivo iQOO 15 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 leads on battery. vivo iQOO 15 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 100W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, vivo iQOO 15 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo iQOO 15 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) 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/)."
}