OPPO K14 Plus 5G vs POCO X8 Pro
₹4,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The K14 Plus 5G starts ₹4,000 lower: ₹32,999 against ₹36,999 for the X8 Pro.
- The X8 Pro has the much faster chip: the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra against the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 MAX, going by published benchmark scores.
- The K14 Plus 5G has the bigger battery: 8,000 mAh against 6,500 mAh. The X8 Pro charges faster, though: 100W against 45W.
- The K14 Plus 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz).
- Only the X8 Pro has an ultrawide camera; the K14 Plus 5G backs its main camera with a 2MP mono sensor.
- Only the X8 Pro has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Get the K14 Plus 5G for the lower price, the bigger battery and the smoother screen. Get the X8 Pro for the faster chip, faster charging and the ultrawide camera.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹32,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹36,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹40,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹36,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹39,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
K14 Plus 5G vs X8 Pro, answered
In India, the OPPO K14 Plus 5G starts at ₹32,999 and the POCO X8 Pro starts at ₹36,999.
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Which is cheaper, the K14 Plus 5G or the X8 Pro?
The K14 Plus 5G, by ₹4,000. Starting prices: ₹32,999 for the K14 Plus 5G, ₹36,999 for the X8 Pro. The K14 Plus 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹40,999. The X8 Pro comes in 2 versions, up to ₹39,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the K14 Plus 5G or the X8 Pro?
The K14 Plus 5G, with 8,000 mAh to 6,500 mAh. For charging, the X8 Pro is quicker: 100W 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 K14 Plus 5G's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The K14 Plus 5G has a 6.78-inch AMOLED at 144Hz, the X8 Pro a 6.59-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the X8 Pro has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the K14 Plus 5G and 50MP main (OIS) on the X8 Pro. 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 Plus 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 MAX, the X8 Pro the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. Going by published benchmark scores, the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra 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?
They weigh about the same: 207 g and 201 g.
