{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a58-vs-xiaomi-poco-f7/",
    "generated": "2026-08-29T08:46:35+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A58 vs Xiaomi Poco F7",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco F7 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy A58 still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A58",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a58",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a58/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-11_08_02-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-29T06:42:24+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 91.9,
                "overall": 79.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 15, 2027 (Expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.5 × 76.8 × 6.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "179 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68, dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED, 120Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1680 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×2.9 GHz Cortex-720 + 4×2.6 GHz Cortex-720 + 3×1.95 GHz Cortex-520)",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse 550",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, One UI 9.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB Internal Storage, UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera — 50 MP (Wide, OIS) + 12 MP (Ultrawide) + 5 MP (Macro), LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging, USB Type-C 2.0"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, Dual SIM, Dual Standby (DSDS)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Proximity, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco F7",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f7",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-f7/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-1-2026-10_03_45-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-01T05:35:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 86.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 24, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.1 × 77.9 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "215.7 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 + IP68 + IP69 Dust & Water Resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "2772 × 1280 pixels (1.5K resolution)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz adaptive refresh rate Dolby Vision support HDR10+ certification Up to 3200 nits peak brightness 3840Hz PWM dimming for reduced eye strain",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 1 × Cortex-X4 @ 3.21 GHz 3 × Cortex-A720 @ 3.0 GHz 2 × Cortex-A720 @ 2.8 GHz 2 × Cortex-A720 @ 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 825",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HyperOS 2"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Sony IMX882 Sensor f/1.5 Aperture PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Ultra-Wide 8 MP f/2.2 Aperture 120° Field of View LED Flash HDR Panorama Night Mode Portrait Mode AI Camera Pro Mode Time-Lapse Slow Motion Document Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "20 MP HDR Portrait AI Beauty",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30/60fps 1080p @30/60fps 720p Slow Motion"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Li-Po 6500 mAh (Global Version)",
                    "Wired charging": "90W HyperCharge 22.5W Wired Reverse Charging 0–100% Charging Time: Approximately 40–45 minutes"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be Dual-Band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor X-axis Linear Vibration Motor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-f7",
        "margin": 7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 58.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7": 59
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7": 96
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a58"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 81.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 50,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 91.9,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 charges 45W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A58 or Xiaomi Poco F7?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A58 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A58 and Xiaomi Poco F7 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A58 is listed at PKR 169,999 and Xiaomi Poco F7 at PKR 169,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F7 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A58 or Xiaomi Poco F7?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A58 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A58 or Xiaomi Poco F7?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A58 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F7 a 6500 mAh cell, with 45W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}