Head to head

Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro takes it by 13.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro 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 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.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 Cheaper PKR 133,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026 November 2023
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm 160.9 × 75.0 × 8.5 mm
Weight 223 g 209 g Better
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels 1440 × 3200 pixels (~526 ppi) Better
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) 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 710 Adreno 750
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 14, HyperOS
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB Better
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0) 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 (OIS) + 50 MP telephoto (2× optical zoom) + 12 MP ultra-wide
Selfie camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR 16 MP wide
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. 8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
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 120W wired (0–100% ~18 min) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
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/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, 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 Redmi K70 Pro?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro?

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro?

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).

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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.