{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-x100-ultra-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T14:48:50+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "vivo X100 Ultra vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The vivo X100 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 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 309,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "vivo X100 Ultra",
            "slug": "vivo-x100-ultra",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x100-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-8-2026-10_19_56-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 309999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-08T05:28:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 90,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 84.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 29.8,
                "overall": 87.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 13, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.1 × 75.6 × 9.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "229 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Armor Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-X4 (3.3 GHz) 5× Cortex-A720 2× Cortex-A520",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 OriginOS 4"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP wide (Sony LYT-900, 1-inch sensor, OIS) 200MP periscope telephoto (Samsung HP9, OIS, 3.7× optical zoom) 50MP ultrawide with autofocus ZEISS T* lens coating Laser autofocus Gimbal stabilization HDR Panorama LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP, Autofocus",
                    "Video recording": "8K 4K up to 120fps 1080p slow motion HDR and Dolby Vision recording Gyro-EIS and OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5,500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired FlashCharge 30W wireless charging Reverse wired charging Reverse wireless charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Compass Color spectrum sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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-x100-ultra",
        "margin": 8.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100-ultra": 90,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-x100-ultra": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100-ultra": 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-x100-ultra": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100-ultra": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100-ultra": 29.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 235,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,840 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo X100 Ultra charges 13W faster.",
        "vivo X100 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo X100 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "vivo X100 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, vivo X100 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.8 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 X100 Ultra and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 Ultra is listed at PKR 309,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 235,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, vivo X100 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. vivo X100 Ultra 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 X100 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. vivo X100 Ultra 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 X100 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo X100 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 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/)."
}