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Xiaomi Poco X8 vs ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra

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

The short answer

The ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 214,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra takes it by 10.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

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

Camera ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia Z80 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 140,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,190 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra charges 13W faster.
  • ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • ZTE nubia Z80 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 Z80 Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 Cheaper PKR 214,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026 Announced September 2025 (Expected Pakistan launch Q4 2025)
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm 164.5 × 77.2 × 8.6 mm
Weight 223 g Better 227 g
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68 / IP69 — Dust tight and protected against high-pressure water jets and submersion.
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch 6.85 inches Better
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better 1216 × 2688 pixels (~431 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Longxi glass (Gen 2)
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2)
GPU Adreno 710 Adreno 830
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 15 with Nebula AIOS
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB Better
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0) 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 (main) + 64 MP (telephoto, 2.7× optical) + 50 MP (ultrawide) Better
Selfie camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR 16 MP under-display
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh
Wired charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging 80W wired (PD3.0, QC4) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE 5.4 (A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive, Lossless)
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, 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 Z80 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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 Z80 Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra at PKR 214,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 140,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco X8 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra a 6150 mAh cell, with 67W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

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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.