{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-f6-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T03:07:47+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco F6 vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco F6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. 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 124,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco F6",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f6",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-f6/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-10_16_44-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-18T05:31:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 74,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 80.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 68.2,
                "overall": 84.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "23 May 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "160.5 × 74.4 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "179 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 x 2712 Pixels (~446 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 68 Billion Colors, 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2400 nits Peak Brightness, 2160Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1× Cortex-X4 3.0GHz, 4× Cortex-A720 2.8GHz, 3× Cortex-A520 2.0GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 735",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, HyperOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Sony IMX882 (OIS) 8MP Ultra-Wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "20MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K video recording at 60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Wired Turbo Charging 100% Charge in approximately 35 minutes USB Type-C Charging Port"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor X-axis Linear Motor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_36_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:39:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 66.3,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm",
                    "Weight": "223 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "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": "16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India)",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-f6",
        "margin": 6.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f6": 74,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f6"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f6": 96,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f6"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f6": 80.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f6": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f6": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f6"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f6": 68.2,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 50,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F6 charges 23W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F6 ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco F6 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.2 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi Poco F6 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F6 is listed at PKR 124,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 50,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco F6 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F6 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco F6 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco F6 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 90W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco F6 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F6 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco F6 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}