{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-x8-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T12:01:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. 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 133,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_36_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:39:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 66.3,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm",
                    "Weight": "223 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)",
                    "Card slot": "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.",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India)",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-22-2025-11_10_11-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 133999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-22T06:30:17+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 89,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 88.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 69.4,
                "overall": 91.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "160.9 × 75.0 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "209 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 pixels (~526 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, HyperOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP telephoto (2× optical zoom) + 12 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120W wired (0–100% ~18 min)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro",
        "margin": 13.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro": 89
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro"
            },
            {
                "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": 66.3,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro": 88.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro": 69.4
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 59,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro charges 53W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.3 points. It wins on performance, camera 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro at PKR 133,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 59,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}