OPPO K14 5G vs POCO X8
₹500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The X8 starts ₹500 lower: ₹25,499 against ₹25,999 for the K14 5G.
- The X8 has the much faster chip: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 against the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, going by published benchmark scores.
- The X8 has the bigger battery: 9,000 mAh against 7,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 67W against 45W.
- The X8 has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,500 nits against 1,125) and sharper (1.5K against HD+).
- Only the X8 stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The K14 5G is the lighter phone: 216 g against 226 g.
Get the K14 5G for the lighter build. Get the X8 for the faster chip, the bigger battery and faster charging.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹25,999
- 6GB + 256GB₹28,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹25,499
- 8GB + 128GB₹28,499
- 8GB + 256GB₹31,499
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
K14 5G vs X8, answered
In India, the OPPO K14 5G starts at ₹25,999 and the POCO X8 starts at ₹25,499.
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Which is cheaper, the K14 5G or the X8?
The X8, by ₹500. Starting prices: ₹25,499 for the X8, ₹25,999 for the K14 5G. The K14 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹28,999. The X8 comes in 3 versions, up to ₹31,499.
Which has the bigger battery, the K14 5G or the X8?
The X8, with 9,000 mAh to 7,000 mAh. For charging, the X8 is quicker: 67W to 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the X8's: it is brighter (3,500 to 1,125 nits). The K14 5G has a 6.75-inch LCD at 120Hz, the X8 a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the X8 has OIS. The main cameras are 50MP main on the K14 5G and 50MP main (OIS) on the X8. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The K14 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, the X8 the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. Going by published benchmark scores, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 is the faster of the two.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The K14 5G, at 216 g to 226 g.
