{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-m16-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T17:37:44+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy M16 vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy M16 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 M16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 53,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy M16",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m16",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m16/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-10_48_59-AM-1-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 53999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-29T06:06:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 84,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "191 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 90Hz 16 million colors",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with One UI 7 (launch software varies slightly by region)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD card support up to 1.5TB (Hybrid slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, AF) 5 MP (Ultra-wide) 2 MP (Macro) LED Flash Panorama HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Fast Charging (wired)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid SIM slot)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope (Virtual) Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 77,
                "overall": 76.1
            },
            "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": 2.2,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 58,
                    "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-m16": 84,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m16"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 64.6,
                    "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-m16": 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-m16": 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-m16": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 77
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m16"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy M16 costs PKR 21,000 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."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M16 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 M16 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M16 is listed at PKR 53,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M16 cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M16 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 M16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M16 carries a 5000 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 M16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M16 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) 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/)."
}