Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 14 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The Samsung Galaxy A16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 54,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy A16 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy A16 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy A16 costs PKR 20,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 42W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A16 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A16 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 54,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date Announced October 7, 2024; released October 25, 2024 September 2026
Dimensions 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 200 g Better 223 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.7 in 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2340 px (~396 ppi) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type Super AMOLED 90Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Scratch-resistant glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 14 with One UI 6.1 (upgradable up to at least Android 16 / One UI 8) Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB or 8 GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128 GB or 256 GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide + 5 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash.
Selfie camera 13 MP 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 25W wired 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes (region-dependent) Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, compass, proximity, gyro Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0 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 A16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Samsung Galaxy A16 and Xiaomi Poco X8 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.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A16 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy A16 is listed at PKR 54,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A16 cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Samsung Galaxy A16 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 A16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A16 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 25W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A16 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (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.