Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi K100
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco X8
0category wins
Xiaomi Redmi K100
Price coming soon
4category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi Redmi K100
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Redmi K100
Faster charging
Xiaomi Redmi K100
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Redmi K100
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K100 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.83 | 6.83 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2772 | 2510 |
| Resolution Width | 1280 | 1156 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 2560 |
| Peak Brightness | 3500 | 3500 |
| PPI | 447 | 405 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 | — |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K100 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 840 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 4 |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi K100 +199%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi K100 +221%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Redmi K100 +277%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K100 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,009 | 3,013 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,892 | 9,287 |
| AnTuTu | 829,894 | 3,126,402 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K100 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | UFS 2.2 - 128GB only UFS 3.1 | UFS |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K100 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.7, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K100 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide) | 20 MP, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K100 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 8340 | 10000 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 67 | 100 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K100 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.5 | — |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | — |
| Other | IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Manufacturer-rated water-resistance (up to 2m for 72 hours) Drop resistant up to 3m | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Weight (g) | 223 | — |
| Width (mm) | 78.3 | — |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K100 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 01 | Not announced yet |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 11 | Rumored |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K100 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K100 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c) | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K100 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| Other | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio | Tuned by Bose 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K100 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Redmi K100 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Redmi K100 packs a 10000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Redmi K100 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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