{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
    "generated": "2026-08-28T07:59:33+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo vs Xiaomi Poco M8x",
    "answer": "The vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 79,999 against PKR 94,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-9-2026-10_42_23-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 94999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-09T05:50:48+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 81.6,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 92.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "29 April 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "212 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 (Dust-tight and resistant to low-pressure water jets)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors",
                    "Protection": "Official protection not specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8400 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × 3.25 GHz Cortex-A725 3 × 3.0 GHz Cortex-A725 4 × 2.1 GHz Cortex-A725",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G720 MC7",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ( OriginOS 5 )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Sony LYT-600, PDAF, OIS 2 MP Depth Sensor LED Flash HDR Panorama Night Mode Portrait Mode AI Scene Recognition",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.5",
                    "Video recording": "4K at 30/60fps 1080p at 30/60fps OIS Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) 7620 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Wired Fast Charging, Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco M8x",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-m8x",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-10_22_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-24T05:29:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 88.9,
                "overall": 70.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 21, 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm",
                    "Weight": "232 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust and splash resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 613",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB/6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD expandable"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7900 mAh, non-removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo",
        "margin": 22,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo": 81.6,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 59
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo"
            },
            {
                "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-z10-turbo": 94,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 79
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo": 92.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 87
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 88.9
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x costs PKR 15,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 280 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo charges 45W faster.",
        "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo offers 10 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 Z10 Turbo and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo is listed at PKR 94,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8x cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo 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 Z10 Turbo or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo leads on battery. vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo carries a 7620 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 90W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 (4nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (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/)."
}