{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-v40-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T01:04:45+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo V40 vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Vivo V40 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on battery & charging 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 129,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo V40",
            "slug": "vivo-v40",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-v40/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-26-2026-11_13_39-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 129999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-19T06:27:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 77,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 84.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 67.1,
                "overall": 86.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024 (Global Launch)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.16 × 74.93 × 7.58 mm",
                    "Weight": "190g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust & Water Resistant IP69 High-pressure Water Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B Colors, HDR10+ 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Alpha"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 720",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP wide, OIS 50MP ultrawide, 119° FoV ZEISS optics support Aura Light flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP selfie camera with autofocus",
                    "Video recording": "4K supported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W FlashCharge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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-v40",
        "margin": 7.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v40": 77,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v40"
            },
            {
                "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-v40": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v40"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v40": 84.2,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v40": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v40": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v40"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v40": 67.1,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 55,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,840 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo V40 charges 13W faster.",
        "Vivo V40 ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo V40 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo V40 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.8 points. It wins on performance, camera 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 V40 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo V40 is listed at PKR 129,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 55,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Vivo V40 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo V40 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 V40 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Vivo V40 carries a 5500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 80W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Vivo V40 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo V40 is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo V40 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (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/)."
}