{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-f54-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T17:17:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy F54 vs Xiaomi Poco M8x",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy F54 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy F54 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,499 against PKR 79,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy F54",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-f54",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-f54/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-11_29_28-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74499,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T06:45:25+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 76.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 6, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "164.9 x 77.3 x 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz Up to 1000 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1380 (5 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MP5",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13, One UI 5.1 (Upgradable up to Android 17 / One UI 9, subject to Samsung's regional update policy)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot (Expandable Storage Up to 1 TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (wide, OIS, PDAF) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) LED flash, HDR, panorama, Nightography, Astrolapse",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Hybrid Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer/Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco M8x",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-m8x",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-10_22_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-24T05:29:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 83.6,
                "overall": 70.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 21, 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm",
                    "Weight": "232 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust and splash resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 613",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB/6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD expandable"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7900 mAh, non-removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-f54",
        "margin": 8.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 58.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 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-f54": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 79
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f54"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 76.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 87
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f54"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 50,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f54"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 83.6
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f54"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy F54 costs PKR 5,500 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 1,900 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 20W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy F54 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy F54 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Samsung Galaxy F54 has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Samsung Galaxy F54 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy F54 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F54 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.6 points. It wins on camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 F54 and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F54 is listed at PKR 74,499 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy F54 cheaper by PKR 5,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy F54 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F54 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy F54 uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco M8x, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy F54 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy F54 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 25W and 45W 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/)."
}