{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-iqoo-neo-11-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T04:06:34+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo iQOO Neo 11 vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 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 149,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo iQOO Neo 11",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-neo-11",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-neo-11/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-17-2026-11_19_56-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 149999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-17T06:30:52+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 62.9,
                "overall": 92.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 30, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 × 76.7 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "210–216 g (depending on color variant)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 Dust & Water Resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3168 pixels (2K+ resolution)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED display HDR10+ support 144Hz refresh rate Up to 1 billion colors",
                    "Protection": "Rock Glass protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OriginOS 6 (China Version))"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Sony LYT-700V main camera (OIS) 8 MP ultra-wide camera LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP selfie camera",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K video recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7500mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Non-Removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired Fast Charging, 44W UFCS Charging, 55W PD/PPS Charging, Reverse Wired Charging Supported."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6e/7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.0, SBC, AAC support.",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, 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-neo-11",
        "margin": 13.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo-11": 95,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-neo-11"
            },
            {
                "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-neo-11": 91,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-neo-11"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo-11": 95,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-neo-11"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo-11": 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-neo-11": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-neo-11"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo-11": 62.9,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 75,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 840 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo iQOO Neo 11 charges 33W faster.",
        "Vivo iQOO Neo 11 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo iQOO Neo 11 ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO Neo 11 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.9 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 Neo 11 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is listed at PKR 149,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 75,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO Neo 11 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 Neo 11 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on battery. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 carries a 7500 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 Neo 11 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (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/)."
}