Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
77/100 overall
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Xiaomi Poco X8 vs ZTE nubia A57
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 77 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 74,999.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
48/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 29 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 38,500 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 44.5W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 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, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Poco X8 | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 74,999 | PKR 36,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2026 | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 223 g | 193 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.83-inch Better | 6.75-inch |
| Resolution | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 16, HyperOS 3. | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better | 4GB |
| Internal storage | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC 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, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better | 22.5W wired fast charging |
| 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 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 ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 29 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. ZTE nubia A57 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 A57 in Pakistan?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 38,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Poco X8 scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco X8 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 67W and 22W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).
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