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Xiaomi Poco X8 vs ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 and the ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 43,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G 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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G costs PKR 31,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 34W faster.
  • ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G has a 58 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 and display.

Buy the ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 PKR 43,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2026 March 2024
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm 166 x 76.1 x 8.5 mm
Weight 223 g 190 g Better
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch Better 6.72 inches
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+)
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 basic scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), Unisoc T760 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 710 Mali-G57
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 13
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) 256GB
Card slot No Yes (microSD card 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. 108 MP, wide Depth / AI lens LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR 32 MP Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. LED flash, HDR, panorama
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 fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Yes
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE Yes
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

“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 Focus Pro 5G?

Xiaomi Poco X8 and ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Xiaomi Poco X8 and ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G at PKR 43,999. That makes ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 31,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G?

ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco X8 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 67W and 33W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G runs the Unisoc T760 (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.