Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 15 Feb 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy A27 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 86,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 3.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy A27 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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 12,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A27 if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A27 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 86,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 2026 September 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight Not listed 223 g
Water resistance Not listed IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (~393 ppi) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Exynos (unspecified model) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU 2.4 GHz Octa-core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali GPU Adreno 710
Operating system Android 16, OneUI 8.0 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256 GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot microSDXC (shared SIM slot) No
Camera
Main camera Triple: 50 MP (wide, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro), LED flash 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 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS 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 Fast charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth v5.4 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Fingerprint 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 A27 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A27 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 A27 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy A27 is listed at PKR 86,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 12,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A27 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Samsung Galaxy A27 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 A27 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A27 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A27 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A27 runs the Exynos (unspecified model) 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.