{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-x8-vs-zte-nubia-neo-5-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-18T00:19:05+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco X8 vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 and the ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro 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 Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 79,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 78.4
            },
            "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 Pro",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-neo-5-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-8-2026-10_59_51-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-08T06:03:00+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 96.6,
                "overall": 80.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 × 77.2 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "198g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8-inch",
                    "Resolution": "FHD+ resolution (1080 × 2400 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G57 GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, MyOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide Camera 2MP Depth/Auxiliary Sensor PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon Lithium-Ion), Non-Removable 6000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired fast charging, bypass charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, Z-axis linear motor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.7,
        "decisive": false,
        "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-pro": 59
                },
                "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-pro": 85
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-pro": 90
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-pro": 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": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro": 96.6
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro charges 13W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi Poco X8 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro at PKR 79,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro 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 Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 67W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?",
            "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 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}