{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-m8x-vs-zte-blade-v80-max-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T16:18:29+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco M8x vs ZTE Blade V80 Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco M8x and the ZTE Blade V80 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 V80 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 45,999 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": 62.2,
                "overall": 68.2
            },
            "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 V80 Max",
            "slug": "zte-blade-v80-max-2",
            "brand": "ZTE Mobile",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/zte-mobile/zte-blade-v80-max-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-11_09_26-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 45999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-24T06:12:01+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 35.4,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 75.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 31, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "171.6 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "191 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (Dust & Water Resistance)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (12 nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, MyOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP + 0.08 MP",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.9,
        "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-v80-max-2": 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-v80-max-2": 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-v80-max-2": 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-v80-max-2": 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-v80-max-2": 50
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-v80-max-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 62.2,
                    "zte-blade-v80-max-2": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-v80-max-2"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE Blade V80 Max costs PKR 34,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 1,900 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 22.5W faster.",
        "ZTE Blade V80 Max offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE Blade V80 Max ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco M8x or ZTE Blade V80 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x and ZTE Blade V80 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 V80 Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x is listed at PKR 79,999 and ZTE Blade V80 Max at PKR 45,999. That makes ZTE Blade V80 Max cheaper by PKR 34,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco M8x or ZTE Blade V80 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco M8x carries a 7900 mAh cell and ZTE Blade V80 Max a 6000 mAh cell, with 45W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco M8x or ZTE Blade V80 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 V80 Max runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 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/)."
}