Head to head

Xiaomi 16 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 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 229,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Pro takes it by 6.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Pro leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 16 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 16 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

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 155,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,240 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro charges 33W faster.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Pro if…

you care most about performance, camera and battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 16 Pro Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 229,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date late 2025 September 2026
Dimensions 161.3 × 75.3 × 8.4 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight Approx. 215–225g (Expected) Better 223 g
Water resistance IP68 Dust Tight Water Resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.8-inch 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1440 × 3200 pixels Better 1280 × 2772 pixels
Panel type LTPO OLED display 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Xiaomi Shield Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 840 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 15 HyperOS 3 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot No microSD card slot No
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera Setup 50MP primary camera Leica optics Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama LED Flash 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 32MP selfie camera Better 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Recording Gyro-EIS OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6100mAh Silicon-Carbon battery Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging support (expected) Better 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-Band & Tri-Band Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display optical fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 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 16 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi 16 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.6 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 16 Pro and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 16 Pro is listed at PKR 229,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 155,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 16 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi 16 Pro 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 16 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi 16 Pro leads on battery. Xiaomi 16 Pro carries a 6100 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 100W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 16 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi 16 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 16 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 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.