POCO X8 vs Xiaomi 14 CIVI
46.7Performance46.7
66.5Display61.6
42.6Camera55.5
77.2Battery55.6
86.7Features65.3
3 spec wins — POCO X83 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 CIVI
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 wins this phone face-off, 59.9 to 55.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+22) and features (+21). Xiaomi 14 CIVI still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X8
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 56
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
- 77% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 3,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 CIVI
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 43
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 20% lower weight: 179 g vs 223 g
- 13% lower thickness: 7.5 mm vs 8.6 mm
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+4% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1236x2750 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+17% | 3,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,340 mAh+77% | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 179 g+20% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.5 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |