Head to head

Xiaomi Poco X8 vs ZTE Nubia A36

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 72 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The ZTE Nubia A36 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE Nubia A36 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 19,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 8.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera ZTE Nubia A36 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE Nubia A36 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE Nubia A36 costs PKR 55,000 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 37 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 Nubia A36 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 ZTE Nubia A36
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 PKR 19,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2026 2024 (Pakistan availability varies)
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm 163.6 × 75.0 × 8.6 mm
Weight 223 g ≈195 g Better
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch Better 6.6 inches
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better 720 × 1612 pixels (~267 ppi)
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 Scratch-resistant glass
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 (4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 + 4×1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 710 IMG8322
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 13 (Go Edition)
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better 4 GB
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better 64 GB
Card slot No microSDXC (dedicated slot)
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 13 MP wide
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 wired
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 5.0
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. Accelerometer, proximity
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 Nubia A36?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.5 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. ZTE Nubia A36 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 Nubia A36 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and ZTE Nubia A36 at PKR 19,999. That makes ZTE Nubia A36 cheaper by PKR 55,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE Nubia A36?

ZTE Nubia A36 scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco X8 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE Nubia A36, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE Nubia A36?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and ZTE Nubia A36 a 5000 mAh cell, with 67W and 10W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE Nubia A36?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while ZTE Nubia A36 runs the Unisoc SC9863A.

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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.