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Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro still wins on camera and 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 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 7.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro 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 Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 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 31,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 52W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 43,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date Around mid-2026 September 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight Not listed 223 g
Water resistance No official IP certification IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.83-inch
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (~254 ppi) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 120 Hz 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 Unisoc T7250 (4G) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MP1 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 15 OS Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 64 GB / 128 GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) No
Camera
Main camera Dual camera setup: • Primary: 50 MP • Auxiliary lens LED Flash 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 13 MP 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording 1080p @30fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 15W 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth v5.4 with A2DP, LE 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass (Magnetometer) Proximity Sensor (virtual) Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Poco C81 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.4 points. It wins on performance, 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 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro is listed at PKR 43,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro cheaper by PKR 31,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco C81 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?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 15W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro runs the Unisoc T7250 (4G) 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.