Samsung Galaxy M36
Samsung
PKR 84,999
77/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy M36 vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 27 Jul 2026.
The short answer
The Samsung Galaxy M36 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 Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 84,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 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
- Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 10,000 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 M36 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 M36 | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 84,999 | PKR 74,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2025 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.7 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 197 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | 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, 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+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 15 One UI 7 (Upgradable to Android 21 One UI 13 (expected with future updates)) Samsung promises 6 major Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates. | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (Uses Hybrid SIM Slot) | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF, OIS 8MP, Ultra-Wide 2MP, Macro LED Flash HDR Panorama Auto Focus Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) | 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 | 13MP, Wide | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better |
| Video recording | 4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Gyro-EIS | 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 | 25W Fast Charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid Dual Standby) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Dual-Band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 A2DP LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope 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 | 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 M36 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Samsung Galaxy M36 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 M36 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy M36 is listed at PKR 84,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M36 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Samsung Galaxy M36 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 M36 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M36 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 M36 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M36 runs the Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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