Head to head

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco M8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Feb 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro and the Xiaomi Poco M8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco M8 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 43,999 against PKR 46,999.

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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 Poco M8 leads

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

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco M8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro costs PKR 3,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8 charges 3W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8 offers 2 GB more RAM.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8 if…

you care most about performance and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro Xiaomi Poco M8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 43,999 Cheaper PKR 46,999
Design & build
Release date Around mid-2026 January 8, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm
Weight Not listed 178 g
Water resistance No official IP certification Not Certified
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.74 Inches
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (~254 ppi) 720 x 1600 Pixels (~260 PPI)
Panel type IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 120 Hz IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T7250 (4G) MediaTek Helio G85
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core (2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MP1 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 15 OS Android 15 ( HyperOS 2.0 )
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB 6GB Better
Internal storage 64 GB / 128 GB 128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) microSD Card (Dedicated Slot)
Camera
Main camera Dual camera setup: • Primary: 50 MP • Auxiliary lens LED Flash Dual Camera Setup 50 MP (Main) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary Lens) LED Flash
Selfie camera 13 MP Better 8 MP
Video recording 1080p @30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh Better 5000 mAh (Non-removable)
Wired charging 15W 18W Fast Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth v5.4 with A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass (Magnetometer) Proximity Sensor (virtual) Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 Poco C81 Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8?

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro and Xiaomi Poco M8 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 Poco C81 Pro and Xiaomi Poco M8 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro is listed at PKR 43,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8 at PKR 46,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8?

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8 a 5000 mAh cell, with 15W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8?

Xiaomi Poco M8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro runs the Unisoc T7250 (4G) while Xiaomi Poco M8 runs the MediaTek Helio G85.

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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.