Head to head

Xiaomi Poco X8 vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro

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

The short 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.

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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 Neo 5 Pro leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro 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 costs PKR 5,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro charges 13W faster.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 Cheaper PKR 79,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026 April 2026
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm 163.3 × 77.2 × 8.2 mm
Weight 223 g 198g Better
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch Better 6.8-inch
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better FHD+ resolution (1080 × 2400 pixels)
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 710 ARM Mali-G57 GPU
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 16, MyOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) 256GB
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. 50MP Wide Camera 2MP Depth/Auxiliary Sensor PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR 16MP Selfie Camera
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon Lithium-Ion), Non-Removable 6000mAh
Wired charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging 80W wired fast charging, bypass charging supported Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, Z-axis linear motor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Neo 5 Pro?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi Poco X8 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro in Pakistan?

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.

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

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?

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).

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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.