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Xiaomi Poco M8x vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 24 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on camera, 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 79,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 8.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 5,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 440 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 6 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 M8x if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco M8x Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 79,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 21, 2026. September 2026
Dimensions 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 232 g 223 g Better
Water resistance IP64, dust and splash resistant. IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.9-inch Better 6.83-inch
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU octa-core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 613 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB/6GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better
Card slot microSD expandable No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, 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 8 MP, f/2.0 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 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging. 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby. Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 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 M8x or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.5 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 M8x and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco M8x is listed at PKR 79,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco M8x or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 M8x or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco M8x carries a 7900 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco M8x or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (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.