Head to head

Xiaomi Poco M8x vs ZTE nubia A77

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco M8x and the ZTE nubia A77 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 nubia A77 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 42,999 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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia A77 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A77 costs PKR 37,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,900 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 22.5W faster.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Buy the ZTE nubia A77 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco M8x ZTE nubia A77
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 79,999 PKR 42,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 21, 2026. August 2026
Dimensions 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm 168 × 77 × 8.3 mm
Weight 232 g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP64, dust and splash resistant. IP64
Display
Screen size 6.9-inch Better 6.75 inches
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels 720 × 1640 pixels, ~265 ppi. Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate IPS LCD, 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. Scratch-resistant glass.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) Unisoc T8300 (6 nm)
CPU octa-core Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 613 Mali-G57 MP2
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB/6GB 6GB
Internal storage 128GB 128GB
Card slot microSD expandable microSDXC
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0 8 MP
Video recording 1080p@30fps. 1080p@30fps.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging. Better 22.5W wired
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 5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, 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 nubia A77?

Xiaomi Poco M8x and ZTE nubia A77 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 nubia A77 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco M8x is listed at PKR 79,999 and ZTE nubia A77 at PKR 42,999. That makes ZTE nubia A77 cheaper by PKR 37,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco M8x or ZTE nubia A77?

Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco M8x carries a 7900 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A77 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco M8x or ZTE nubia A77?

Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) while ZTE nubia A77 runs the Unisoc T8300 (6 nm).

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.