{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-x8-vs-xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T18:17:11+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 and the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 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 134,999.",
    "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 Turbo 5",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-4-2026-12_10_54-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 134999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-03-04T07:14:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 80.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 59.3,
                "overall": 78.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2026, January 29",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 × 2712 pixels (1.5K resolution)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with HyperOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, wide 8 MP, ultra-wide LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "20 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging supported (likely 90W)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.5,
        "decisive": false,
        "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-turbo-5": 57
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "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-turbo-5": 86
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5"
            },
            {
                "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-turbo-5": 80.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5": 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-turbo-5": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5"
            },
            {
                "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-turbo-5": 59.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 60,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 charges 23W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 at PKR 134,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 60,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 67W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}