{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-x300-ultra-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T10:27:57+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo X300 Ultra vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Vivo X300 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 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 253,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo X300 Ultra",
            "slug": "vivo-x300-ultra",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x300-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-10_05_21-AM-1024x717.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 253999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-09T04:21:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 37.8,
                "overall": 91.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 30, 2026 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.3 × 76.4 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "228 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (~452 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (Gen 5)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (up to 4.6 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.1)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (OIS, 3× optical zoom) + 50 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 6510 mAh (Si-C battery)",
                    "Wired charging": "120W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, 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-ultra",
        "margin": 13,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x300-ultra": 92,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300-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-x300-ultra": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x300-ultra": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x300-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-x300-ultra": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x300-ultra": 37.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 179,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,830 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo X300 Ultra charges 53W faster.",
        "Vivo X300 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo X300 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo X300 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo X300 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13 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 Ultra and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300 Ultra is listed at PKR 253,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 179,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Vivo X300 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo X300 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 X300 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300 Ultra leads on battery. Vivo X300 Ultra carries a 6510 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 120W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Vivo X300 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo X300 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (Gen 5) 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/)."
}