Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A08 vs Xiaomi Poco M8x

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 30 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy A08 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on performance and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A08 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 44,999 against PKR 79,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy A08 takes it by 3.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy A08 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Samsung Galaxy A08 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy A08 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy A08 costs PKR 35,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,070 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 20W faster.
  • Samsung Galaxy A08 offers 2 GB more RAM.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A08 if…

you care most about camera, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A08 Xiaomi Poco M8x
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 44,999 Cheaper PKR 79,999
Design & build
Release date Expected October 15, 2026 August 21, 2026.
Dimensions 167.4 × 76.3 × 8.0 mm (Expected) 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm
Weight 195 g (Expected) Better 232 g
Water resistance IP54 (Expected) IP64, dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 Pixels, ~262 PPI Density 720 × 1600 pixels
Panel type PLS LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate, IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (Expected) Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core up to 2.2GHz octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 613
Operating system Android 17, One UI Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 8GB Better 4GB/6GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
Card slot Expandable via microSDXC microSD expandable
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera, LED Flash, PDAF, HDR, Panorama 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0, HDR 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Rear & Front) 1080p@30fps.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5,830 mAh (Rated), 6,000 mAh (Typical), 25W Fast Charging, Non-Removable Li-Po Battery 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better
Wired charging 25W Fast Charging (Wired) 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.1
NFC No Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Samsung Galaxy A08 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.9 points. It wins on camera, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8x can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A08 and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy A08 is listed at PKR 44,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A08 cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Samsung Galaxy A08 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A08 carries a 5830 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 25W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A08 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.