Head to head

Samsung Galaxy M47 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 1 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy M47 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and camera. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, 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 94,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy M47 takes it by 4.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy M47 leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy M47 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 20,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M47 if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy M47 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 94,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date 29 June 2026 (Announced), Expected Release: 04 July 2026 September 2026
Dimensions 162.4 × 78.2 × 7.8 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 200 g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP64 Dust Tight & Water Resistant (Water Splashes) Drop Resistance: Up to 2 meters 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-Core (4 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 4 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz) Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 710 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 16, One UI 8.5 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.1) UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot microSDXC (Uses Shared SIM Slot) No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Wide, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS 5MP Ultra-Wide, f/2.2 2MP Macro 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 12MP Wide, Autofocus 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, Gyro-EIS 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6000mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging Bypass Charging Supported 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, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth v5.3, A2DP, LE, ASHA 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG supported 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 M47 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Samsung Galaxy M47 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.1 points. It wins on performance and camera. Xiaomi Poco X8 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 M47 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy M47 is listed at PKR 94,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M47 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Samsung Galaxy M47 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 M47 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M47 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M47 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Samsung Galaxy M47 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M47 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm) 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.