{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-x8-vs-zte-blade-v80-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T13:22:20+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco X8 vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The ZTE Blade V80 Pro still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "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": 73.6,
                "overall": 75.7
            },
            "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": "ZTE Blade V80 Pro",
            "slug": "zte-blade-v80-pro",
            "brand": "ZTE Mobile",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/zte-mobile/zte-blade-v80-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-26-2026-11_25_10-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 48999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-26T06:27:40+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 64,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "166 × 79 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 dust tight and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75 inches",
                    "Resolution": "900 × 1940 pixels (~317 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120 Hz ~1000 nits peak (HBM)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7280 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (wide) PDAF, LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W wired + 10W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes (market dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
        "margin": 5,
        "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,
                    "zte-blade-v80-pro": 54
                },
                "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,
                    "zte-blade-v80-pro": 83
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-v80-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8,
                    "zte-blade-v80-pro": 64
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100,
                    "zte-blade-v80-pro": 87
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5,
                    "zte-blade-v80-pro": 50
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 73.6,
                    "zte-blade-v80-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-v80-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE Blade V80 Pro costs PKR 26,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 44.5W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE Blade V80 Pro has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE Blade V80 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. ZTE Blade V80 Pro 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 ZTE Blade V80 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and ZTE Blade V80 Pro at PKR 48,999. That makes ZTE Blade V80 Pro cheaper by PKR 26,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE Blade V80 Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE Blade V80 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco X8 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on ZTE Blade V80 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE Blade V80 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and ZTE Blade V80 Pro a 5000 mAh cell, with 67W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE Blade V80 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while ZTE Blade V80 Pro runs the Unisoc T7280 (12 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/)."
}