{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-x8-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T10:18:59+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging 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 179,999.",
    "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 Note 16 Pro Plus",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-11-2026-11_20_45-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 179999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-11T06:46:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 69,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 48.8,
                "overall": 85
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 in",
                    "Resolution": "1220 × 2772 px (approx.)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Dragon Crystal"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (expected)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K @ 60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W wired fast charge + reverse charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus",
        "margin": 6.6,
        "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-note-16-pro-plus": 69
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-note-16-pro-plus": 96
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "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-note-16-pro-plus": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 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-note-16-pro-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "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-note-16-pro-plus": 48.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 105,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 840 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus charges 23W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.6 points. It wins on 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 105,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco X8 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus a 7500 mAh cell, with 67W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}