{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-x300s-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T19:16:59+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo X300s vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Vivo X300s is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on 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 217,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo X300s",
            "slug": "vivo-x300s",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x300s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-21-2026-10_03_58-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 217999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-09T04:20:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 98,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 40,
                "overall": 82.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2026 (October–December)",
                    "Dimensions": "164 × 75 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 – 205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 water & dust resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 x 2800 pixels (approx.)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED / LTPO AMOLED 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation / Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9400 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 4",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (flagship level)",
                    "GPU": "Latest generation GPU (Adreno / Immortalis)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (Funtouch OS / OriginOS )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, OIS) 50 MP (ultrawide) 50 MP (periscope telephoto, OIS, zoom) ZEISS optics, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP or 50 MP (expected)",
                    "Video recording": "4K / 8K recording (expected)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging 50W wireless (expected)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic likely) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C (likely USB 3.x)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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-x300s",
        "margin": 4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x300s": 68,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-x300s": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300s"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x300s": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x300s": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300s"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x300s": 40,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Battery & charging"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 143,000 less.",
        "Vivo X300s charges 33W faster.",
        "Vivo X300s offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo X300s ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo X300s or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300s comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4 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 X300s and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300s is listed at PKR 217,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 143,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Vivo X300s or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300s scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}