Head to head

Xiaomi 16 Ultra vs Xiaomi Poco X8

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, 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 409,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes it by 3.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 Ultra 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 335,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,940 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra charges 23W faster.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Ultra if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 16 Ultra Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 409,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Q1 2026 (China first, Pakistan later via import) September 2026
Dimensions 162 × 76 × 9.3 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight ~225–235 g 223 g Better
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+) Better 1280 × 2772 pixels
Panel type LTPO AMOLED 1–120Hz adaptive HDR10+, Dolby Vision 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 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno (next-gen) Adreno 710
Operating system Android 16 (HyperOS 3) Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB Better 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, 1-inch sensor, OIS (Sony LYT/L-series) 50 MP, OIS, 5× optical zoom50 MP 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 Better 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps Dolby Vision HDR 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si-Carbon ~5400 mAh (expected) Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless Better 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB-C 3.2 / USB 4 (expected) 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 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi 16 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.5 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 16 Ultra and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 16 Ultra is listed at PKR 409,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 335,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Xiaomi 16 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

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

Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 16 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm) 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.