Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 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 219,999.
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro
Redmi
PKR 219,999
85/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi K90 Pro takes it by 6.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 145,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro charges 33W faster.
- Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 74,999 Cheaper | PKR 219,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2026 | upcoming |
| Dimensions | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm | Not listed |
| Weight | 223 g | Not listed |
| Water resistance | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K | NOT certified |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.83-inch Better | 6.59-inch |
| Resolution | 1280 × 2772 pixels | 2K Resolution (3200 × 1440 pixels) Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, | LTPS OLED 120Hz Refresh Rate |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Xiaomi Shield Glass (most likely) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno GPU (exact model not announced) |
| Operating system | Android 16, HyperOS 3. | Android 16 (expected) HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better |
| Card slot | No | No microSD support |
| 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. | 50MP Wide Camera 50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera Ultra-Wide Camera (details unknown) OIS Optical Zoom HDR Panorama |
| Selfie camera | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR | Not listed |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. | Up to 8K recording (expected) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better | Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh–7500mAh (rumored) |
| Wired charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging | 100W Wired Charging 50W Wireless Charging (rumored) 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 7 |
| 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. | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C, USB 3.x, 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 K90 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.5 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 K90 Pro in Pakistan?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro at PKR 219,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 145,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 67W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored.
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