Samsung Galaxy M16
Samsung
PKR 53,999
74/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy M16 vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Jul 2026.
The short 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.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
76/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy M16 if…
you care most about camera and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M16 | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 53,999 Cheaper | PKR 74,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | February 2025 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 191 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant). | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED 90Hz 16 million colors | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Not officially specified | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 15 with One UI 7 (launch software varies slightly by region) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | microSD card support up to 1.5TB (Hybrid slot). | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (Wide, AF) 5 MP (Ultra-wide) 2 MP (Macro) LED Flash Panorama HDR | 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 | 13 MP | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better |
| Video recording | 1080p @30fps | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 25W Fast Charging (wired) | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid SIM slot) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct | 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 | Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope (Virtual) Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support | 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 M16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
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.
What is the price of Samsung Galaxy M16 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Samsung Galaxy M16 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 M16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
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),.
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