{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-f54-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-09-13T15:14:49+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy F54 vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy F54 and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The Samsung Galaxy F54 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,499 against PKR 74,999.",
    "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": 61,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 76.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.6
            },
            "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 X8",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_36_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:39:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 66.3,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 97.6,
                "overall": 78.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm",
                    "Weight": "223 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "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": "16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India)",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.5,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 61,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "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-x8": 66.3
                },
                "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-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 50,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "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-x8": 97.6
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f54"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy F54 costs PKR 500 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 42W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy F54 has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy F54 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F54 and Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy F54 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F54 is listed at PKR 74,499 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy F54 cheaper by PKR 500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy F54 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "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 X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy F54 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy F54 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 25W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy F54 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy F54 runs the Exynos 1380 (5 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}