Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
72/100 overall
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Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi A5
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 22,999 against PKR 74,999.
Xiaomi Redmi A5
Redmi
PKR 22,999
66/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 5.7 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs PKR 52,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 49W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 6 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 has a 18 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…
you care most about camera and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 74,999 | PKR 22,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2026 | March 2024 (official) |
| Dimensions | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm | 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 223 g | 193 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K | Not rated |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.83-inch | 6.88 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better | 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi) |
| Panel type | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, | IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), | MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Operating system | Android 16, HyperOS 3. | Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Internal storage | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better | 64 GB / 128 GB |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| 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. Better | 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens |
| Selfie camera | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better | 8 MP |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better | 18W wired |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C |
“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 Redmi A5?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.7 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Redmi A5 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 Redmi A5 in Pakistan?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 52,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?
Xiaomi Redmi A5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco X8 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Xiaomi Redmi A5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi A5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 67W and 18W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while Xiaomi Redmi A5 runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm).
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