{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-t5-pro-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-09-20T16:06:14+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "vivo T5 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The vivo T5 Pro 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on performance and 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 87,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "vivo T5 Pro 5G",
            "slug": "vivo-t5-pro",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-t5-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-15-2026-11_14_33-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 87499,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-15T06:25:06+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 91.2,
                "overall": 81.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 21, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "213 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1.5K Resolution (1260 × 2800 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1 Billion Colors",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Core Glass (region dependent)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OriginOS 6 (Global variants may use Funtouch OS depending on region.)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB/12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Sony IMX882 (Wide, OIS) 2MP Depth Sensor OIS LED Flash HDR Panorama Super Night Pro Mode Underwater Photography",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "9020mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "90W FlashCharge Reverse Wired Charging Bypass Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor E-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-t5-pro",
        "margin": 3.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-t5-pro": 57,
                    "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": {
                    "vivo-t5-pro": 97,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-t5-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-t5-pro": 92.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "vivo-t5-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-t5-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-t5-pro": 62.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-t5-pro": 91.2,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 12,500 less.",
        "vivo T5 Pro 5G packs a 680 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo T5 Pro 5G charges 23W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, vivo T5 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "vivo T5 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.5 points. It wins on camera and battery & charging. 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 T5 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "vivo T5 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,499 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 12,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, vivo T5 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "vivo T5 Pro 5G 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 T5 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "vivo T5 Pro 5G leads on battery. vivo T5 Pro 5G carries a 9020 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 90W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, vivo T5 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo T5 Pro 5G runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm) 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/)."
}