{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-narzo-90x-vs-samsung-galaxy-a08/",
    "generated": "2026-08-30T07:55:16+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme Narzo 90X vs Samsung Galaxy A08",
    "answer": "The Realme Narzo 90X and the Samsung Galaxy A08 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Realme Narzo 90X leads on performance. The Samsung Galaxy A08 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 44,999 against PKR 57,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme Narzo 90X",
            "slug": "realme-narzo-90x",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-narzo-90x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-11_25_19-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 57999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-19T06:36:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 85,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 81.1,
                "overall": 72.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 16, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "166.07 × 77.93 × 8.28 mm",
                    "Weight": "212 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1570 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 144Hz Refresh Rate, 975 nits Typical Brightness, 1200 nits HBM",
                    "Protection": "DT-Star D+ Protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Supported (Expandable Storage)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, 5P lens, autofocus LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Portrait, Night, Pro, Street, Time-Lapse, Slow Motion",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP, f/2.0, 4P lensPortrait, Night, Panorama, Time-Lapse, Retouch, Screen Fill Light",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps, 720p Slow Motion@120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000 mAh (Typical), 6820 mAh (Rated), Non-Removable Li-Po",
                    "Wired charging": "60W Fast Charging, VOOC / PD / PPS Support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "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": null,
        "margin": 0.9,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 63,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 57
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-90x"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 79,
                    "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": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 85,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 74.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-90x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 87,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 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": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 81.1,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy A08 costs PKR 13,000 less.",
        "Realme Narzo 90X packs a 1,170 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme Narzo 90X charges 35W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme Narzo 90X or Samsung Galaxy A08?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X and Samsung Galaxy A08 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme Narzo 90X and Samsung Galaxy A08 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X is listed at PKR 57,999 and Samsung Galaxy A08 at PKR 44,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A08 cheaper by PKR 13,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme Narzo 90X or Samsung Galaxy A08?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme Narzo 90X or Samsung Galaxy A08?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X leads on battery. Realme Narzo 90X carries a 7000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A08 a 5830 mAh cell, with 60W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme Narzo 90X or Samsung Galaxy A08?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Narzo 90X 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/)."
}