{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-m8x-vs-xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-27T01:25:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco M8x vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 149,999.",
    "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 Turbo 5 Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-26-2026-11_38_24-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 149999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-26T06:50:42+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 68,
                "overall": 85.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 29, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.99 × 77.93 × 8.15 mm",
                    "Weight": "219 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3500 nits peak brightness, 12-bit color, 3840Hz PWM dimming.",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Longjing Glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Immortalis-G925 MC12",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual 50 MP (f/1.5, 26mm, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (f/2.2, 15mm, ultrawide), LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "20 MP, f/2.2, wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-carbon lithium-ion, non-removable 9000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, LC3, ASHA, Auracast.",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, X-axis linear motor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max",
        "margin": 13.9,
        "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-turbo-5-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max"
            },
            {
                "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-turbo-5-max": 96
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-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-turbo-5-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 31.3,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-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-turbo-5-max": 68
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x costs PKR 70,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max packs a 1,100 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max charges 55W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max offers 10 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco M8x or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.9 points. It wins on performance, 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 Turbo 5 Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x is listed at PKR 79,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max at PKR 149,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8x cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco M8x or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max 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 M8x or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco M8x carries a 7900 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max a 9000 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco M8x or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm),."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}