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Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Power

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Power is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on performance and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 99,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 Power takes it by 6.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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 Level

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 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 25,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Power packs a 1,660 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Power charges 33W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Power ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 Power if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 Xiaomi Poco X8 Power
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 Cheaper PKR 99,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026 September 4, 2026 (expected)
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm 163.4 x 78.3 x 8.6 mm
Weight 223 g Better 229.5 g
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance.
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch 6.83-inch
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels 1280 × 2772 pixels
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, AMOLED, 120Hz HDR10+, 3500 nits peak brightness
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4× 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4× 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 710 Adreno 812
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash. 50 MP (Wide) + 8 MP (Ultrawide), OIS, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR 32 MP, f/2.2, Wide, HDR, Panorama Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Li-Po (Non-removable) 10000 mAh Better
Wired charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging 100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE Bluetooth 6.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, 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 X8 or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Power comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.4 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco X8 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 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Power in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Power at PKR 99,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?

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 or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Power leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Power a 10000 mAh cell, with 67W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while Xiaomi Poco X8 Power runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm).

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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.