Samsung Galaxy M17e
Samsung
PKR 46,999
71/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy M17e vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 9 Jun 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Samsung Galaxy M17e still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is the cheaper of the two at PKR 46,999 against PKR 74,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
75/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 4.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Samsung Galaxy M17e costs PKR 28,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 42W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 6 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy M17e if…
you care most about camera and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17e | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 46,999 Cheaper | PKR 74,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | March 2026. | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 167.4 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 199 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 Inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 Pixels (HD+) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | PLS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate | 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 | Octa-core (2×2.4GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 16 (One UI 8) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better |
| Card slot | microSDXC (Dedicated) | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF 2 MP, Depth Sensor Autofocus LED Flash HDR Panorama | 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 | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 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) 6000 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 25W 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 (Wi-Fi 5) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Face Unlock Support | 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 M17e or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy M17e 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 M17e and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy M17e is listed at PKR 46,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M17e cheaper by PKR 28,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M17e or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Samsung Galaxy M17e 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 M17e or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M17e carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 25W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M17e or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M17e runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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