{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-m8x-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T22:08:19+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco M8x vs Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 79,999 against PKR 189,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco M8x",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-m8x",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-10_22_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-24T05:29:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 72
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 21, 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm",
                    "Weight": "232 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust and splash resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 613",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB/6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD expandable"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7900 mAh, non-removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-10_42_43-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 189999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-13T05:47:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 53.3,
                "overall": 83.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 12, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.8 x 77.2 x 8.45 mm",
                    "Weight": "238 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, LTPO 185Hz 68 billion colors HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple 200MP + 50MP Periscope Telephoto + 50MP Ultrawide OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "9070 mAh Silicon-Carbon Non-Removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging, 27W Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Under-Display Ultrasonic Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Ultrasonic Fingerprint",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max",
        "margin": 11.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 59,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 59
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-m8x": 79,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 81.3,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 31.3,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 53.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x costs PKR 110,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max packs a 1,170 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max charges 55W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max offers 10 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco M8x or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.8 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 M8x and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x is listed at PKR 79,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max at PKR 189,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8x cheaper by PKR 110,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco M8x or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco M8x uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco M8x or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco M8x carries a 7900 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max a 9070 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}