{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-x100s-pro-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T14:47:21+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "vivo X100s Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The vivo X100s Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on performance 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 229,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "vivo X100s Pro",
            "slug": "vivo-x100s-pro",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x100s-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-8-2026-10_52_43-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 229999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-08T06:07:17+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 66,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 88,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 37.6,
                "overall": 82.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "13 May 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.1 × 75.3 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "224 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3×2.85 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)",
                    "GPU": "Immortalis-G720 MC12",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with 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 LYT-900 1-inch sensor, OIS) 50 MP (Periscope Telephoto, 4.3× Optical Zoom, OIS) 50 MP (Ultra-Wide) ZEISS Optics & ZEISS T* Coating Laser Autofocus LED Flash HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP HDR",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K, 4K@60fps, HDR video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C (Silicon-Carbon) Li-Ion, Non-removable 5,400 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired FlashCharge 50W Wireless FlashCharge 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/6/7, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass Color Temperature Sensor Laser Focus 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-x100s-pro",
        "margin": 4.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100s-pro": 66,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "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-x100s-pro": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100s-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100s-pro": 88,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100s-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100s-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100s-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100s-pro": 37.6,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 155,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,940 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo X100s Pro charges 33W faster.",
        "vivo X100s Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo X100s Pro ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, vivo X100s Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "vivo X100s Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.3 points. It wins on 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 X100s Pro and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "vivo X100s Pro is listed at PKR 229,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 155,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, vivo X100s Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "vivo X100s Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, vivo X100s Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo X100s Pro 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/)."
}