Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A34 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 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy A34 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 109,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 6.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy A34 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 Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 35,000 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.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A34 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 A34 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 109,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 2023 September 2026
Dimensions 161.3 × 78.1 × 8.2 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 199 g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP67 dust & water resistant (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.6 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type Super AMOLED 120Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G68 MC4 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 13 One UI 5.1 Upgradable to newer Android versions Samsung promises 4 Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates. Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot Expandable via microSDXC (Hybrid SIM slot, up to 1TB supported) No
Camera
Main camera 48 MP (Wide, PDAF, OIS) 8 MP (Ultra-wide) 5 MP (Macro)LED Flash HDR Panorama Auto Focus OIS 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash. Better
Selfie camera 13 MP 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording 4K @30fps 1080p @30/60fps 720p @480fps 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 wired fast charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid SIM slot) 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 v5.3, A2DP, LE 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Optical Under-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Hall Sensor Light Sensor 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 support 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 A34 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A34 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 A34 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy A34 is listed at PKR 109,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A34 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Samsung Galaxy A34 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A34 uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A34 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A34 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 A34 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A34 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm) 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.