Xiaomi 16
Xiaomi
PKR 259,999
90/100 overall
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Xiaomi 16 vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Jun 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 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 259,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 16 takes it by 11.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 185,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,540 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 16 charges 33W faster.
- Xiaomi 16 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 16 ships with 768 GB more storage.
Buy the Xiaomi 16 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 16 | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 259,999 | PKR 74,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2026 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm (rumored) | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 185–195 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (rumored) | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.36-inch | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2670 pixels (~460 PPI) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Xiaomi Shield Glass protection. | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core (2× Prime cores + 6× Performance cores, up to 4.4 GHz) | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 (expected) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB Better | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS storage Better | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | No microSD support | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP Main Sensor 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Telephoto/Macro Lens | 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 Front Camera (rumored) Better | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR |
| Video recording | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS. | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 6800 mAh Si/C Li-Ion | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wired & reverse wireless charging. Better | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (expected) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 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 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Xiaomi 16 is listed at PKR 259,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 185,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi 16 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 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi 16 leads on battery. Xiaomi 16 carries a 6800 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 100W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi 16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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