{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-m8x-vs-zte-nubia-neo-5-max/", "generated": "2026-09-02T10:21:51+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Xiaomi Poco M8x vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max", "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco M8x and the ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max leads on memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 79,999 against PKR 148,999.", "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": 100, "overall": 72 }, "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 nubia Neo 5 Max", "slug": "zte-nubia-neo-5-max", "brand": "Nubia", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-neo-5-max/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-29-2026-11_12_25-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 148999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-29T06:23:16+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 59.7, "camera": 79, "battery": 81.3, "display": 87, "memory": 75, "value": 58.4, "overall": 73.2 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "August 2026.", "Dimensions": "180.9 × 88.4 × 8.0 mm.", "Weight": "245 g.", "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant." }, "Display": { "Screen size": "7.5 inches.", "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 Pixels", "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 1000 nits Peak Brightness,", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass." }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Mali-G610 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 16, MyOS 16" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X.", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB, UFS 2.2", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama", "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.0", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps, HDR." }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "7100 mAh, Li-Po, Dual-Cell, Non-Removable.", "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging, USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery (PD), Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging." }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM), Dual Standby.", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot.", "Bluetooth": "5.2", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Pressure-Sensitive Gaming Triggers, RGB Lighting, Z-Axis Linear Motor.", "USB": "USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 1.2, "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-nubia-neo-5-max": 59.7 }, "leader": null }, { "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-nubia-neo-5-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-nubia-neo-5-max": 81.3 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 87, "zte-nubia-neo-5-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-nubia-neo-5-max": 75 }, "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-max" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 100, "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 58.4 }, "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Xiaomi Poco M8x costs PKR 69,000 less.", "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 800 mAh larger battery.", "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max offers 2 GB more RAM.", "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max ships with 384 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco M8x or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x and ZTE nubia Neo 5 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 nubia Neo 5 Max in Pakistan?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x is listed at PKR 79,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max at PKR 148,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8x cheaper by PKR 69,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." } ], "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/)." }