Head to head

Samsung Galaxy F57 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 19 Aug 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 memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy F57 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 104,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 3.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy F57 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 30,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 2W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy F57 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 F57 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 104,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Expected Q3 2026 September 2026
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight Not officially confirmed 223 g
Water resistance IP67 — dust and water resistance (rumored/unconfirmed) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.74 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz Refresh Rate AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ (Expected) Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Exynos 1580 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Xclipse 540 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 15 One UI 7 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Triple 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP, with OIS, autofocus, 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 50 MP, Wide Better 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30/60fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 65W wired Fast Charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0 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 F57 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.8 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy F57 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 F57 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy F57 is listed at PKR 104,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy F57 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Samsung Galaxy F57 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 F57 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy F57 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 65W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy F57 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy F57 runs the Exynos 1580 (4 nm) 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.