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Xiaomi Poco X8 vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max

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 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, display and value for money. The ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max still wins on camera and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 148,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 3.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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

Camera ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max 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 ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max leads

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 costs PKR 74,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,240 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max if…

you care most about camera and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 Cheaper PKR 148,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026 August 2026.
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm 180.9 × 88.4 × 8.0 mm.
Weight 223 g Better 245 g.
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch 7.5 inches. Better
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels 1280 × 2772 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 1000 nits Peak Brightness,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 710 Mali-G610 MC2
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 16, MyOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better 8GB LPDDR5X.
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) 256GB / 512GB, UFS 2.2 Better
Card slot No 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. 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR 16 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. 1080p@30fps, HDR.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better 7100 mAh, Li-Po, Dual-Cell, Non-Removable.
Wired charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better 45W Wired Fast Charging, USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery (PD), Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + 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, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot.
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE 5.2
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Pressure-Sensitive Gaming Triggers, RGB Lighting, Z-Axis Linear Motor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 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 Neo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.5 points. It wins on battery & charging, display and value for money. ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max 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 Neo 5 Max in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max at PKR 148,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 74,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max 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 Neo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max a 7100 mAh cell, with 67W and 45W wired charging respectively.

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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.