{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-m8x-vs-zte-blade-v70-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-28T07:02:28+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco M8x vs ZTE Blade V70 Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco M8x and the ZTE Blade V70 Max finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on performance. The ZTE Blade V70 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 43,999 against PKR 79,999.",
    "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": 61.1,
                "overall": 68.1
            },
            "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": "ZTE Blade V70 Max",
            "slug": "zte-blade-v70-max",
            "brand": "ZTE Mobile",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/zte-mobile/zte-blade-v70-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-25-2026-10_47_09-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 43999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-25T05:54:37+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 35.4,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 75.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 2025",
                    "Water resistance": "NOT certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "basic scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T606 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.6GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ZTE MyOS skin/interface"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB with Supports Memory Expansion / Virtual RAM",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC Dedicated Card Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Main Camera 2 MP Auxiliary Lens LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Features Portrait Mode Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Beauty Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1080p Video Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6000mAh Non-removable Li-Po",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby Support",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Face Unlock Support",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.3,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 59,
                    "zte-blade-v70-max": 35.4
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "zte-blade-v70-max": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 81.3,
                    "zte-blade-v70-max": 75.6
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 87,
                    "zte-blade-v70-max": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 31.3,
                    "zte-blade-v70-max": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-v70-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 61.1,
                    "zte-blade-v70-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-v70-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE Blade V70 Max costs PKR 36,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 1,900 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 22.5W faster.",
        "ZTE Blade V70 Max offers 2 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco M8x or ZTE Blade V70 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x and ZTE Blade V70 Max finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi Poco M8x and ZTE Blade V70 Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x is listed at PKR 79,999 and ZTE Blade V70 Max at PKR 43,999. That makes ZTE Blade V70 Max cheaper by PKR 36,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco M8x or ZTE Blade V70 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco M8x carries a 7900 mAh cell and ZTE Blade V70 Max a 6000 mAh cell, with 45W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco M8x or ZTE Blade V70 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) while ZTE Blade V70 Max runs the Unisoc T606 (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}