Head to head

Xiaomi Poco M8x vs ZTE Blade V80 Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 24 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE Blade V80 Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE Blade V80 Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Buy the ZTE Blade V80 Max if…

you care most about memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco M8x ZTE Blade V80 Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 79,999 PKR 45,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 21, 2026. January 31, 2026
Dimensions 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm 171.6 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight 232 g 191 g Better
Water resistance IP64, dust and splash resistant. IP64 (Dust & Water Resistance)
Display
Screen size 6.9-inch 6.9-inch
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels 720 × 1640 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm),
CPU octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 613 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 16, MyOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB/6GB 8GB Better
Internal storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB Better
Card slot microSD expandable Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash 50 MP + 2 MP + 0.08 MP
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0 16 MP Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps. 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging. Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby. Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass
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 ZTE Blade V80 Max?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi Poco M8x and ZTE Blade V80 Max in Pakistan?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco M8x or ZTE Blade V80 Max?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco M8x or ZTE Blade V80 Max?

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),.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.