Head to head

Xiaomi Poco X8 Power vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 1 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Power is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. The Xiaomi Poco X8 Power is the cheaper of the two at PKR 99,999 against PKR 148,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 Power takes it by 13.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco X8 Power leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 Power leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Poco X8 Power leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 Power leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 Power leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Power costs PKR 49,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Power packs a 2,900 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Power charges 55W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Power offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Power uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 Power if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 Power ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 99,999 Cheaper PKR 148,999
Design & build
Release date September 4, 2026 (expected) August 2026.
Dimensions 163.4 x 78.3 x 8.6 mm 180.9 × 88.4 × 8.0 mm.
Weight 229.5 g Better 245 g.
Water resistance IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance. IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch 7.5 inches. Better
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels 1280 × 2772 Pixels
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz HDR10+, 3500 nits peak brightness IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 1000 nits Peak Brightness,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Corning Gorilla Glass.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),
CPU Octa-core (4× 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4× 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 812 Mali-G610 MC2
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 16, MyOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB Better 8GB LPDDR5X.
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB, UFS 2.2
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Wide) + 8 MP (Ultrawide), OIS, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Wide, HDR, Panorama Better 16 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS 1080p@30fps, HDR.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Non-removable) 10000 mAh Better 7100 mAh, Li-Po, Dual-Cell, Non-Removable.
Wired charging 100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging. Better 45W Wired Fast Charging, USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery (PD), Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM), Dual Standby.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot.
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.2
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass. Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Pressure-Sensitive Gaming Triggers, RGB Lighting, Z-Axis Linear Motor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, 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 X8 Power or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Power comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.7 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Xiaomi Poco X8 Power and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Power is listed at PKR 99,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max at PKR 148,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 Power cheaper by PKR 49,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 Power or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Power scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 Power or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Power leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 Power carries a 10000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max a 7100 mAh cell, with 100W and 45W wired charging respectively.

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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.