{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-x8-vs-zte-nubia-neo-5-gt/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T18:29:11+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco X8 vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 GT",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The ZTE nubia Neo 5 GT still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia Neo 5 GT is the cheaper of the two at PKR 61,999 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": 90,
                "overall": 77.4
            },
            "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 nubia Neo 5 GT",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-neo-5-gt",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-neo-5-gt/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-1-2026-10_49_35-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 61999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-01T05:56:24+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 72.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75 × 8 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "NOT certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2408 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T820 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-A76 @ 2.7 GHz 3× Cortex-A76 @ 2.3 GHz 4× Cortex-A55 @ 2.1 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (nubia UI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) 2 MP (depth) LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, gyro",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
        "margin": 4.6,
        "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-nubia-neo-5-gt": 58
                },
                "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-nubia-neo-5-gt": 79
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-gt"
            },
            {
                "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-nubia-neo-5-gt": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-gt": 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-nubia-neo-5-gt": 62.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 90,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-gt": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-gt"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 GT costs PKR 13,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 34W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 GT?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.6 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and display. ZTE nubia Neo 5 GT 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 nubia Neo 5 GT in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 GT at PKR 61,999. That makes ZTE nubia Neo 5 GT cheaper by PKR 13,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 GT?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 GT scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 GT?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 5 GT a 5000 mAh cell, with 67W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 GT?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while ZTE nubia Neo 5 GT runs the Unisoc T820 (6 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/)."
}