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Xiaomi Poco M8x vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max

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

The short 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.

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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 Level

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 Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max if…

you care most about memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco M8x ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 79,999 Cheaper PKR 148,999
Design & build
Release date August 21, 2026. August 2026.
Dimensions 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm 180.9 × 88.4 × 8.0 mm.
Weight 232 g Better 245 g.
Water resistance IP64, dust and splash resistant. IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.9-inch 7.5 inches. Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels 1280 × 2772 Pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 1000 nits Peak Brightness,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. Corning Gorilla Glass.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),
CPU octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 613 Mali-G610 MC2
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 16, MyOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB/6GB 8GB LPDDR5X. Better
Internal storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB, UFS 2.2 Better
Card slot microSD expandable No
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 16 MP, f/2.0 Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps. 1080p@30fps, HDR.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better 7100 mAh, Li-Po, Dual-Cell, Non-Removable.
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging. 45W Wired Fast Charging, USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery (PD), Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby. Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM), Dual Standby.
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, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot.
Bluetooth 5.1 5.2
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Pressure-Sensitive Gaming Triggers, RGB Lighting, Z-Axis Linear Motor.
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0

“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 Neo 5 Max?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi Poco M8x and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max in Pakistan?

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.

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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.