Head to head

Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on 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 189,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max takes it by 13.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max 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 115,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max packs a 730 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max charges 33W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 Cheaper PKR 189,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026 August 12, 2026
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm 162.8 x 77.2 x 8.45 mm
Weight 223 g Better 238 g
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP66 / IP68 / IP69
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, AMOLED, LTPO 185Hz 68 billion colors HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-Core
GPU Adreno 710 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Better
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 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. Triple 200MP + 50MP Periscope Telephoto + 50MP Ultrawide OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash Better
Selfie camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR 32MP Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) 9070 mAh Silicon-Carbon Non-Removable Battery Better
Wired charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging 100W Wired Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging, 27W Reverse Wired Charging Better
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 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. Fingerprint Sensor: Under-Display Ultrasonic Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Ultrasonic Fingerprint
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported

“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 K100 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.3 points. It wins on performance, 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 Redmi K100 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max at PKR 189,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 115,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco X8 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max a 9070 mAh cell, with 67W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).

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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.