Xiaomi Poco M8x
Poco
PKR 79,999
72/100 overall
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Xiaomi Poco M8x vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 24 Aug 2026.
The short 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.
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Redmi
PKR 149,999
86/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max takes it by 13.9 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 79,999 Cheaper | PKR 149,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 21, 2026. | January 29, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm | 162.99 × 77.93 × 8.15 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 219 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, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3500 nits peak brightness, 12-bit color, 3840Hz PWM dimming. |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. | Xiaomi Longjing Glass. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm), |
| CPU | octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Immortalis-G925 MC12 |
| Operating system | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB/6GB | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 Better |
| Card slot | microSD expandable | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash | Dual 50 MP (f/1.5, 26mm, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (f/2.2, 15mm, ultrawide), LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 20 MP, f/2.2, wide Better |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps. | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ video |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery | Silicon-carbon lithium-ion, non-removable 9000 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging. | 100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging. Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby. | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby. |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, LC3, ASHA, Auracast. |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster | Ultrasonic proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, X-axis linear motor. |
| 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 Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
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.
What is the price of Xiaomi Poco M8x and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco M8x or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco M8x or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco M8x or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
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),.
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