{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-x100-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T12:50:38+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "vivo X100 vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The vivo X100 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. 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 159,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "vivo X100",
            "slug": "vivo-x100",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x100/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-8-2026-10_02_54-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 159999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-08T05:12:48+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 88,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 88.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 57.9,
                "overall": 90.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 21, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "164.1 × 75.2 × 8.5 mm (glass) / 8.8 mm (vegan leather)",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 202–206 g (varies by color)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2800 × 1260 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1 billion colors, HDR10+, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "SCHOTT Xensation Alpha glass (market dependent)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × Cortex-X4 @ 3.25 GHz 3 × Cortex-X4 @ 2.85 GHz 4 × Cortex-A720 @ 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G720 MC12",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 Funtouch OS 14 (Global) OriginOS 4 (China)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide), Sony IMX920, OIS 64 MP Periscope Telephoto, 3× Optical Zoom, OIS 50 MP Ultra-wide, Autofocus ZEISS Optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p up to 240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "120W FlashCharge (Wired) Reverse Wired Charging Supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6E/7, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Color Spectrum Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, 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",
        "margin": 11.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100": 88,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100"
            },
            {
                "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": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100": 88.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100": 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": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100": 57.9,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 85,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo X100 charges 53W faster.",
        "vivo X100 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo X100 ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "vivo X100 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, vivo X100 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.9 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 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 is listed at PKR 159,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 85,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, vivo X100 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 scores higher in our camera assessment. vivo X100 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, vivo X100 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo X100 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (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/)."
}