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Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 94,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB 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 20,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,840 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB if…

you care most about camera and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 Cheaper PKR 94,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026 September 2024 (global) / Late 2024 in Pakistan
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm 162.16 × 74.92 × 8.24 mm
Weight 223 g 180 g Better
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP64 (dust-tight + protected against water splashes)
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch Better 6.67in
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better 2400 × 1080
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, AMOLED 120 Hz 1800 nits peak
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), Helio G100-Ultra, 6 nm
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core up to 2.2 GHz
GPU Adreno 710 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Xiaomi HyperOS
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 12 GB
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) 512 GB Better
Card slot No microSD (hybrid slot)
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. 200 MP main (OIS) 8 MP ultra-wide 2 MP macro Better
Selfie camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR 32 MP selfie Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. Rear: 1080p@60fps,1080p@30fps,720p@30fps Front: 1080p@30fps,720p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better Non-removable Li-Po 5500 mAh
Wired charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better 45 W Turbo (charger included)
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 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. In-screen fingerprint Proximity Ambient light Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass IR blaster
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support

“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 Note 14 Pro 12GB?

Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB at PKR 94,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco X8 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB a 5500 mAh cell, with 67W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB runs the Helio G100-Ultra, 6 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.