Head to head

Xiaomi 18 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 17 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 18 and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi 18 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 269,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi 18 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 18 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 18 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 195,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 18 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 18 ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Xiaomi 18 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 18 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 269,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date late 2026 September 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight Not listed 223 g
Water resistance IP68 dust- and water-resistant (immersible up to 1.5 m for 30 min) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.3 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1220 × 2656 pixels (~464 ppi) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type LTPO AMOLED, capacitive touchscreen AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (expected) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core (up to ~4.6 GHz) Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno-series (expected) Adreno 710
Operating system Android 16 with HyperOS Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB / 16 GB options Better 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB (UFS 4.1) Better UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide, OIS 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical) 50 MP ultrawide 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 50 MP Better 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording Up to 8K @30 fps (HDR) 4K @30/60 fps (HDR10+, Dolby Vision) Slow-motion modes (1080p up to 960 fps) 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-ion Si-Ca ~7000 mAh (expected) Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging Fast wired 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth v6.0 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, barometer Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG 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 18 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi 18 and Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Xiaomi 18 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 18 is listed at PKR 269,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 195,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 18 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi 18 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 18 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi 18 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 18 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi 18 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 18 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (expected) 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.