{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-x8-power-vs-zte-nubia-redmagic-12-pro-plus/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T07:14:05+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro Plus",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 Power is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 13 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8-power/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-10_57_28-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 99999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-01T06:16:06+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 86.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 4, 2026 (expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 x 78.3 x 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "229.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz HDR10+, 3500 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4× 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4× 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 812",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide) + 8 MP (Ultrawide), OIS, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, Wide, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 10000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro Plus",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-redmagic-12-pro-plus",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-redmagic-12-pro-plus/",
            "image": null,
            "price": null,
            "updated": "2026-10-02T11:20:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "overall": 13
            },
            "specs": []
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power",
        "margin": 73.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 57,
                    "zte-nubia-redmagic-12-pro-plus": 13
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power"
            },
            {
                "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-x8-power": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 95
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 87.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Camera",
            "Battery & charging",
            "Display",
            "Memory & storage",
            "Value for money"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco X8 Power or ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 73.5 points. It wins on performance. ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro Plus can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}