{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-x300-fe-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T19:16:59+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo X300 FE vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Vivo X300 FE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 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 224,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo X300 FE",
            "slug": "vivo-x300-fe",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x300-fe/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-11_16_58-AM-1024x819.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 224999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-09T04:33:01+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 70,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 38.6,
                "overall": 83.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "150.8 × 71.8 × 8.0–8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "190–191 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 Dust & Water Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.31 in",
                    "Resolution": "1216 × 2640 pixels (~461 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Mohs Level 4 Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × 3.80 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L 6 × 3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 829",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OriginOS 6 Up to 5 Major Android Updates 7 Years Security Updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Wide (Sony IMX921), OIS 50 MP ZEISS Telephoto (Sony IMX882), OIS, 3x Optical Zoom 8 MP Ultra-Wide (110°) ZEISS Optics LED Flash Laser Autofocus ZEISS Multifocal Portrait HDR Panorama Night Mode AI Photography Super Moon Telephoto Macro Portrait Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K @ 30fps 4K @ 30/60/120fps 1080p @ 30/60/120fps Gyro-EIS OIS HDR Video 10-bit Log Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Wired FlashCharge 40W Wireless FlashCharge Reverse Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "3D Ultrasonic In-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass",
                    "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-x300-fe",
        "margin": 4.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x300-fe": 70,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300-fe"
            },
            {
                "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-x300-fe": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300-fe"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x300-fe": 92.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300-fe"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x300-fe": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x300-fe": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300-fe"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x300-fe": 38.6,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 150,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,840 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo X300 FE charges 23W faster.",
        "Vivo X300 FE ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo X300 FE or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300 FE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.7 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 X300 FE and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300 FE is listed at PKR 224,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 150,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Vivo X300 FE or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300 FE scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Vivo X300 FE or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300 FE leads on battery. Vivo X300 FE carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 90W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Vivo X300 FE or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300 FE is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo X300 FE runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm) 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/)."
}