Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 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 126,999.
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra
Redmi
PKR 126,999
93/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra takes it by 14.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 52,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra packs a 160 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra charges 33W faster.
- Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 74,999 Cheaper | PKR 126,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2026 | July 2026 (Expected) |
| Dimensions | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm | Not announced |
| Weight | 223 g | Not announced |
| Water resistance | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K | IP68/IP69 (expected) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.83-inch | 6.89 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better | 1220 × 2712 pixels (1.5K) |
| Panel type | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, | LTPS OLED, 68 Billion 165Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Not officially confirmed |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) (Expected) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 840 (Expected) |
| Operating system | Android 16, HyperOS 3. | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X 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. | 50 MP Primary Camera (OIS) 8 MP Ultra-Wide Camera LED Flash, HDR, Panorama |
| Selfie camera | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR | 20 MP Better |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. | Up to 8K (expected) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) | Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion 8,000–8,500 mAh (expected) Better |
| Wired charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging | 100W HyperCharge 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 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | v5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. | Ultrasonic In-display Fingerprint Sensor AI Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass X-axis Linear Vibration Motor |
| 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 K90 Ultra?
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.3 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 K90 Ultra in Pakistan?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra at PKR 126,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 52,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra?
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra?
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra a 8500 mAh cell, with 67W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra?
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) (Expected).
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