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Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus takes it by 6.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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 16 Pro Plus 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 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.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 Cheaper PKR 179,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026 Expected 2026
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm Not listed
Weight 223 g Not listed
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch 6.83 in
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better 1220 × 2772 px (approx.)
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Dragon Crystal
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 (2.8 GHz)
GPU Adreno 710 Adreno 810
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 16 (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 12 GB / 16 GB Better
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 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. 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary Better
Selfie camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR 32 MP Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. Up to 4K @ 60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh
Wired charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging 90W wired fast charge + reverse charging 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, 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. Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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 16 Pro Plus?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

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.

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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.