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Xiaomi 15T vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Feb 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 15T is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on battery & charging and 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 169,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 15T takes it by 6.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 15T leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi 15T leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 15T leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 95,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,840 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 15T ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Xiaomi 15T if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 15T Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 169,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 24, 2025 (available) September 2026
Dimensions 163.2 × 78.0 × 7.5 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 194 g Better 223 g
Water resistance Not listed IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.83 inches 6.83-inch
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels (~447 ppi) 1280 × 2772 pixels
Panel type AMOLED (68-billion-colour), HDR10+, 120 Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core (1×3.25 GHz Cortex-A725 + 3×3.0 GHz Cortex-A725 + 4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A725) Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G720 MP7 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 15 with HyperOS 2 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB Better UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP telephoto (2× optical zoom) + 12 MP ultra-wide 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 32 MP wide Better 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p up to 240fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po ~5500 mAh (typical) Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 67 W wired charging; no wireless charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM support, IP68 dust/water resistant Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C (USB 2.0), OTG support USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Xiaomi 15T or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi 15T comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.2 points. It wins on performance, 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.

What is the price of Xiaomi 15T and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 15T is listed at PKR 169,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 95,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 15T or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi 15T scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi 15T or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi 15T carries a 5500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 67W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 15T or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi 15T is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 15T runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra (4 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.