Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
75/100 overall
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Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
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 75 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 74,999.
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
Redmi
PKR 39,999
69/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 5.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro costs PKR 35,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 52W 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 A7 Pro if…
you care most about camera and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 74,999 | PKR 39,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2026 | Expected Apr 30, 2026 (Pakistan) |
| Dimensions | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm | Not listed |
| Weight | 223 g | Not listed |
| Water resistance | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K | No official IP rating |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.83-inch | 6.9 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 Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Not listed |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) | 1.8 GHz Octa-Core |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 16, HyperOS 3. | Android 15 (Go edition) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better | 4/6 GB |
| Internal storage | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better | 64/128 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, LED flash |
| 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-Ion 6000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better | 15W wired |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-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, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint (side mounted), Virtual proximity |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 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 or Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.5 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 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 A7 Pro in Pakistan?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro at PKR 39,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco X8 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 67W and 15W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).
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