Head to head

Xiaomi Poco X8 vs ZTE nubia Air Pro

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 78 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The ZTE nubia Air Pro still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 4.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera ZTE nubia Air Pro 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 Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 34W faster.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia Air Pro if…

you care most about camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 ZTE nubia Air Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026 June 26, 2026
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm 164.3 × 76.1 × 5.9 mm
Weight 223 g 172 g Better
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68 dust/water resistant IP69 high-pressure water resistant
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better 1224 × 2720 pixels
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, AMOLED 1 Billion Colors 120Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), UNISOC T8300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 2× Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Adreno 710 Mali-G57 MP2
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 8GB (Up to 12GB Expansion)
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) 256GB
Card slot No No microSD support
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. 50 MP PDAF Secondary Camera: 2 MP Depth Sensor Additional Lens: Auxiliary Sensor HDR Panorama Face Detection Touch Focus
Selfie camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR 20 MP Face Unlock AI Beauty Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better 33W Wired Fast Charging (USB Type-C)
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 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0 USB 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 Air Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.7 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. ZTE nubia Air Pro 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 Air Pro in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and ZTE nubia Air Pro at PKR 74,999. That makes ZTE nubia Air Pro cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia Air Pro?

ZTE nubia Air Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia Air Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Air Pro a 5000 mAh cell, with 67W and 33W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia Air Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while ZTE nubia Air Pro runs the UNISOC T8300 (6nm).

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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.