{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-hot-50-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-a08/",
    "generated": "2026-09-02T09:43:38+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Hot 50 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A08",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A08 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Hot 50 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 41,999 against PKR 44,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Hot 50 5G",
            "slug": "infinix-hot-50-5g",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-hot-50-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-5-2026-10_34_29-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 41999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-05T05:50:57+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 48.9,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 97.2,
                "overall": 65.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165.7 × 77.1 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, up to 500 nits brightness, Punch-Hole display, Dynamic Bar.",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with XOS 14.5."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Hybrid SIM Slot), expandable up to 1TB."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48MP (Wide) + AI Depth Lens + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP Selfie Camera with LED Flash, AI Beauty, Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1440p & 1080p Video Recording."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging, Reverse Wired Charging, USB Type-C 2.0."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot.",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A08",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a08",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a08/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-30-2026-09_44_09-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 44999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-30T04:59:49+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 74.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 71.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected October 15, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.4 × 76.3 × 8.0 mm (Expected)",
                    "Weight": "195 g (Expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 Pixels, ~262 PPI Density",
                    "Panel type": "PLS LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass (Expected)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core up to 2.2GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 17, One UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Expandable via microSDXC"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera, LED Flash, PDAF, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Rear & Front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5,830 mAh (Rated), 6,000 mAh (Typical), 25W Fast Charging, Non-Removable Li-Po Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Fast Charging (Wired)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-a08",
        "margin": 6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-50-5g": 48.9,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 57
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-50-5g": 74,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 82
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-50-5g": 62.8,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 74.3
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-50-5g": 87,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-50-5g": 37.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 37.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-50-5g": 97.2,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Hot 50 5G costs PKR 3,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A08 packs a 830 mAh larger battery.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A08 charges 7W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A08 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Hot 50 5G or Samsung Galaxy A08?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. Infinix Hot 50 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Hot 50 5G and Samsung Galaxy A08 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 50 5G is listed at PKR 41,999 and Samsung Galaxy A08 at PKR 44,999. That makes Infinix Hot 50 5G cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 50 5G or Samsung Galaxy A08?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Hot 50 5G uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Samsung Galaxy A08, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Hot 50 5G or Samsung Galaxy A08?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 leads on battery. Infinix Hot 50 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A08 a 5830 mAh cell, with 18W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Hot 50 5G or Samsung Galaxy A08?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Hot 50 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Samsung Galaxy A08 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}