POCO X8 vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
46.7Performance63.4
66.5Display67.5
42.6Camera69.5
77.2Battery73.6
86.7Features70.7
4 spec wins — POCO X85 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 59.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and performance (+17). POCO X8 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 battery score: 77 vs 74
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 71
- 67% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 3,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 43
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 34% higher Wired charging: 90 W vs 67 W
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+1% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 522 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+17% | 3,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,900,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,240Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 7,000Top 23% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,340 mAh+67% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 90 W+34% |
| Wireless charging | — | 80 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 220 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+7% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |