Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
71/100 overall
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Xiaomi Poco X8 vs ZTE Blade A35e
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The ZTE Blade A35e still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE Blade A35e is the cheaper of the two at PKR 15,999 against PKR 74,999.
ZTE Blade A35e
ZTE Mobile
PKR 15,999
65/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 6.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- ZTE Blade A35e costs PKR 59,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 57W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 192 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 has a 42 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Buy the ZTE Blade A35e if…
you care most about camera and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Poco X8 | ZTE Blade A35e |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 74,999 | PKR 15,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2026 | 2025, September (launched in Pakistan October 2025) |
| Dimensions | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm | 167.6 × 77.4 × 8.3–8.5 mm |
| Weight | 223 g | 181–190 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K | No official IP rating |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.83-inch Better | 6.52 inches |
| Resolution | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better | 576 × 1280 pixels (HD+) |
| Panel type | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, | IPS LCD |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Not listed |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), | Unisoc SC9863A |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | IMG8322 |
| Operating system | Android 16, HyperOS 3. | Android 14 (Go Edition) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better | 2 GB (+4 GB extended) |
| Internal storage | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better | 64 GB |
| Card slot | No | microSD (up to 1 TB) |
| 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. Better | 8 MP Dual Camera with AI + LED flash |
| Selfie camera | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better | 5 MP |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better | 10W |
| 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 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. | Accelerometer Compass Proximity (Fingerprint unclear or side mounted optional |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
“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 ZTE Blade A35e?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.5 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. ZTE Blade A35e 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 ZTE Blade A35e in Pakistan?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and ZTE Blade A35e at PKR 15,999. That makes ZTE Blade A35e cheaper by PKR 59,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE Blade A35e?
ZTE Blade A35e scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco X8 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 8 MP on ZTE Blade A35e, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE Blade A35e?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and ZTE Blade A35e a 5000 mAh cell, with 67W and 10W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE Blade A35e?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while ZTE Blade A35e runs the Unisoc SC9863A.
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