{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-x100s-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T14:46:38+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "vivo X100s vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The vivo X100s 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 battery & charging, 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 174,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "vivo X100s",
            "slug": "vivo-x100s",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x100s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-8-2026-10_35_00-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 174999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-08T05:43:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 66,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 84.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 49.1,
                "overall": 83.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "17 May 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.1 × 75.8 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "203 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 (Dust Tight & Water Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+ 1 Billion Colors",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Alpha Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-X4 @ 3.4GHz 3× Cortex-X4 @ 2.85GHz 4× Cortex-A720 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "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 Main (Sony IMX920, OIS) 64 MP Periscope Telephoto (3x Optical Zoom, OIS) 50 MP Ultra-Wide ZEISS Optics Vivo V2 Imaging Chip Laser Autofocus ZEISS T* Coating Panorama HDR Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.0 Autofocus HDR Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps Gyro-EIS OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5100 mAh Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion, Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired FlashCharge, Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Optical In-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass Color Temperature Sensor X-axis Linear Motor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 USB 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",
        "margin": 4.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100s": 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": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100s"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100s": 84.5,
                    "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-x100s": 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": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100s"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x100s": 49.1,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 100,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,240 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo X100s charges 33W faster.",
        "vivo X100s offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo X100s ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "vivo X100s has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, vivo X100s or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "vivo X100s comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.8 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 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "vivo X100s is listed at PKR 174,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 100,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, vivo X100s or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "vivo X100s scores higher in our camera assessment. vivo X100s 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 phone has the better battery, vivo X100s or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. vivo X100s carries a 5100 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 100W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, vivo X100s or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo X100s 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/)."
}