Head to head

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 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 97,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 takes it by 10.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Black Shark 6 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 Black Shark 6 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 23,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 charges 53W faster.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Black Shark 6 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 Black Shark 6 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 97,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date late 2025 September 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight Not listed 223 g
Water resistance Not specified IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels ( ~395 PPI) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type OLED AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 740 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 13 ( MIUI 13) Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB/12 GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128 GB/512 GB Better UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP (triple) LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 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 16 MP 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po, non-removable 5000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 120 W Better 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive) 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0 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 Black Shark 6 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.7 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 Black Shark 6 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is listed at PKR 97,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 23,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Black Shark 6 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Black Shark 6 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Black Shark 6 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Black Shark 6 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 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.