Samsung Galaxy A25
Samsung
PKR 98,499
74/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Jul 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy A25 still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 98,499.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 4.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 23,500 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 A25 if…
you care most about camera.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A25 | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 98,499 | PKR 74,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | January 2024 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 161.0 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 197 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.5 inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz Up to 1000 nits (HBM) | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Not officially confirmed | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 14 One UI 6.0 Upgradable to newer One UI versions | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB in supported markets) | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (Wide, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS) 8 MP (Ultra-wide, f/2.2) 2 MP (Macro, f/2.4) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama | 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 (Wide, f/2.2) | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, Slow Motion | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 25W Fast Wired Charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent) | Dual Nano-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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| 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 A25 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A25 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 A25 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy A25 is listed at PKR 98,499 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 23,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A25 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Samsung Galaxy A25 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 A25 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A25 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 A25 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A25 runs the Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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