Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro
Poco
PKR 43,999
63/100 overall
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Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Feb 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 43,999 against PKR 124,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Poco
PKR 124,999
87/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 Pro takes it by 23.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro costs PKR 81,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro charges 85W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro ships with 384 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 43,999 Cheaper | PKR 124,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Around mid-2026 | Released globally in March 2026. |
| Dimensions | Not listed | 157.5 × 75.2 × 8.4 mm |
| Weight | Not listed | 201.5 g |
| Water resistance | No official IP certification | IP68 Dust and Water Resistance |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 inches Better | 6.59 inches |
| Resolution | 720 × 1600 pixels (~254 ppi) | 2756 × 1268 pixels (1.5K) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 120 Hz | AMOLED, 68 billion colors 120Hz adaptive HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support |
| Protection | Not listed | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 (4G) | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-Core | Octa-core up to 3.4GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| Operating system | Android 15 OS | Android 16 with HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X Better |
| Internal storage | 64 GB / 128 GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 Better |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Dual camera setup: • Primary: 50 MP • Auxiliary lens LED Flash | 50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR, Panorama, Motion Tracking, Pro Mode |
| Selfie camera | 13 MP | 20MP Selfie Camera HDR, Portrait Mode Better |
| Video recording | 1080p @30fps | 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 960fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh | 6500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery Better |
| Wired charging | 15W | 100W HyperCharge fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging. Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 with A2DP, LE | Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass (Magnetometer) Proximity Sensor (virtual) | In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass AI Face Unlock |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support |
“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 X8 Pro?
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 23.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro 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 Poco C81 Pro and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro in Pakistan?
Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro is listed at PKR 43,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro at PKR 124,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro cheaper by PKR 81,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 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 Poco C81 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro a 6500 mAh cell, with 15W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro runs the Unisoc T7250 (4G) while Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm).
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