{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-v80-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-18T01:09:34+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo V80 vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Vivo V80 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 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 139,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo V80",
            "slug": "vivo-v80",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-v80/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-3-2026-11_21_47-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 139999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-19T06:35:11+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 75,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 63.1,
                "overall": 86.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August–September 2026 (Expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust & Water Resistance IP69 High-Pressure Water Resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.59-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 Pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz–144Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 1× Cortex-X4 @ 3.0 GHz 4× Cortex-A720 3× Cortex-A520",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 735",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 Funtouch OS 16 / OriginOS 6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 Storage",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP Main Camera 50MP Telephoto Camera OIS (Expected) LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 7000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Wired Fast Charging (expected) USB Type-C Port Reverse Charging Support (expected)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 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-v80",
        "margin": 8.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v80": 75,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v80"
            },
            {
                "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-v80": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v80"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v80": 92.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v80"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v80": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v80": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v80"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v80": 63.1,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 65,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo V80 charges 23W faster.",
        "Vivo V80 ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo V80 has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo V80 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo V80 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.4 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 V80 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo V80 is listed at PKR 139,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 65,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Vivo V80 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo V80 scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo V80 uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Vivo V80 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo V80 leads on battery. Vivo V80 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 90W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Vivo V80 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo V80 is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo V80 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s 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/)."
}