Samsung Galaxy A08
Samsung
PKR 44,999
72/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy A08 vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Power
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 30 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 Power is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Samsung Galaxy A08 still wins on value for money, 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 99,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8 Power
Poco
PKR 99,999
83/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 Power takes it by 11 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Samsung Galaxy A08 costs PKR 55,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 Power packs a 4,170 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 Power charges 75W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 Power offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 Power ships with 384 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 Power uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A08 if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 Power if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A08 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 44,999 Cheaper | PKR 99,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Expected October 15, 2026 | September 4, 2026 (expected) |
| Dimensions | 167.4 × 76.3 × 8.0 mm (Expected) | 163.4 x 78.3 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 195 g (Expected) Better | 229.5 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 (Expected) | IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance. |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7-inch | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1600 Pixels, ~262 PPI Density | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | PLS LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate, | AMOLED, 120Hz HDR10+, 3500 nits peak brightness |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (Expected) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core up to 2.2GHz | Octa-core (4× 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4× 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 812 |
| Operating system | Android 17, One UI | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB Better |
| Internal storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better |
| Card slot | Expandable via microSDXC | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera, LED Flash, PDAF, HDR, Panorama | 50 MP (Wide) + 8 MP (Ultrawide), OIS, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, HDR | 32 MP, f/2.2, Wide, HDR, Panorama Better |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps (Rear & Front) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,830 mAh (Rated), 6,000 mAh (Typical), 25W Fast Charging, Non-Removable Li-Po Battery | Li-Po (Non-removable) 10000 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 25W Fast Charging (Wired) | 100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging. Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| 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/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, 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 X8 Power?
Xiaomi Poco X8 Power comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy A08 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 X8 Power in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy A08 is listed at PKR 44,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Power at PKR 99,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A08 cheaper by PKR 55,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?
Xiaomi Poco X8 Power 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 X8 Power?
Xiaomi Poco X8 Power leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A08 carries a 5830 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Power a 10000 mAh cell, with 25W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?
Xiaomi Poco X8 Power is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A08 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 Power runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm).
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