{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-y73-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T15:51:33+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo Y73 vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Vivo Y73 still wins on camera and memory & storage, 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 89,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo Y73",
            "slug": "vivo-y73",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y73/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/vivo-v73-whatmobilepk.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 89999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-09-28T06:59:23+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 64,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 54.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 81.5,
                "overall": 75
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2021 (available in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.2 × 74.3 × 7.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "170g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.44 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~409 ppi density)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, HDR10, 430 nits (typ)",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Mediatek Helio G95 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G76 MC4",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, Funtouch 11.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB + 3GB Extended",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB internal storage (expandable up to 1TB)",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (rear) / 1080p@30fps (front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired, 61% in 30 min (advertised)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "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": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
        "margin": 3.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y73": 64,
                    "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-y73": 85,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y73"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y73": 54.9,
                    "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-y73": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y73": 75,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y73"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y73": 81.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 15,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 4,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 34W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo Y73 ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo Y73 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo Y73 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.4 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Vivo Y73 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 Y73 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y73 is listed at PKR 89,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Vivo Y73 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y73 scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo Y73 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 Y73 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Vivo Y73 carries a 4000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 33W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Vivo Y73 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo Y73 runs the Mediatek Helio G95 (12 nm) 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/)."
}