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Xiaomi Poco F5 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco F5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and camera. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on battery & charging and 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 89,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco F5 takes it by 6.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco F5 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco F5 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 Level

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 15,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco F5 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F5 if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco F5 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 89,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date 9 May 2023 September 2026
Dimensions 161.1 × 75.0 × 7.9 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 181 g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP53 (Dust Protected and Splash Resistant) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.67 Inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 Pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type Flow AMOLED, 68 Billion Colors 120Hz HDR10+ & Dolby Vision Support AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-Core 1× Cortex-X2 @ 2.91GHz 3× Cortex-A710 @ 2.49GHz 4× Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHz Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 725 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 13, MIUI 14 for POCO (upgradable to HyperOS) Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256GB UFS 3.1 UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot No microSD support No
Camera
Main camera 64 MP Main Camera (OIS) 8 MP Ultra-Wide Camera 2 MP Macro Camera HDR, Panorama, LED Flash 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 Selfie Camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 4K@30fps 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 67W Turbo Fast Charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 50% Charge in About 15 Minutes Full Charge in Around 45 Minutes 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/ax (Wi-Fi 6) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor 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 F5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco F5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.3 points. It wins on performance and camera. 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 Poco F5 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco F5 is listed at PKR 89,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco F5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco F5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco F5 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco F5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco F5 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 67W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco F5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco F5 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco F5 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4nm) 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.