Head to head

Xiaomi Poco X8 vs ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra

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

The short answer

The ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on value for money, 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 184,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra takes it by 9.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra leads

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

Camera ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra leads

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

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra 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 110,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra charges 13W faster.
  • ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Not enough published data to score: Battery & charging. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 Cheaper PKR 184,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026 December 2023
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm 163.98 × 76.35 × 8.78 mm
Weight 223 g Better 246 g
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68 (dust/water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch Better 6.8 inches
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better 1116 × 2480 pixels (~400 PPI)
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Not listed
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 710 Adreno 750
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 14
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 8GB / 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 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 (wide, OIS) 50 MP (ultrawide) 64 MP (periscope telephoto, OIS, 3.3x optical zoom) Laser AF HDR, Panorama Better
Selfie camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better 12 MP (under-display)
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. 1080p / 8K video recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Li-Po non-removable
Wired charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging 80W fast charging Better
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 Wi-Fi 6/7
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 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 Z60 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.8 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco X8 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 Z60 Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra at PKR 184,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 110,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco X8 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (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.