Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 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 149,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Redmi
PKR 149,999
86/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max takes it by 7.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 75,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max packs a 660 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max charges 33W faster.
- Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max ships with 256 GB more storage.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 74,999 Cheaper | PKR 149,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2026 | January 29, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm | 162.99 × 77.93 × 8.15 mm |
| Weight | 223 g | 219 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K | IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K. |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.83-inch | 6.83-inch |
| Resolution | 1280 × 2772 pixels | 1280 × 2772 pixels |
| Panel type | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3500 nits peak brightness, 12-bit color, 3840Hz PWM dimming. |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Xiaomi Longjing Glass. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Immortalis-G925 MC12 |
| Operating system | Android 16, HyperOS 3. | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Better |
| Internal storage | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) | 256GB / 512GB 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. | Dual 50 MP (f/1.5, 26mm, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (f/2.2, 15mm, ultrawide), LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR | 20 MP, f/2.2, wide Better |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ video |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) | Silicon-carbon lithium-ion, non-removable 9000 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging | 100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging. Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby. |
| 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 | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, LC3, ASHA, Auracast. |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. | Ultrasonic proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, X-axis linear 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 Turbo 5 Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.5 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 Turbo 5 Max in Pakistan?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max at PKR 149,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 75,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max 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 Turbo 5 Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max a 9000 mAh cell, with 67W and 100W 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.