Head to head

Vivo V40 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 19 Jul 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Vivo V40 takes it by 7.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Vivo V40 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Vivo V40 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Vivo V40 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Vivo V40 if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Vivo V40 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 129,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date June 2024 (Global Launch) September 2026
Dimensions 164.16 × 74.93 × 7.58 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 190g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP68 Dust & Water Resistant IP69 High-pressure Water Resistant IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1260 × 2800 Pixels 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, 1B Colors, HDR10+ 120Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Schott Xensation Alpha Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 720 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot No microSD support No
Camera
Main camera 50MP wide, OIS 50MP ultrawide, 119° FoV ZEISS optics support Aura Light flash 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 50MP selfie camera with autofocus Better 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 4K supported 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5500 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 80W FlashCharge Better 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Stand-by) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth v5.4 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C, OTG support USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Vivo V40 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

What is the price of Vivo V40 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Vivo V40 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Vivo V40 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Vivo V40 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Vivo V40 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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),.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.