{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-m55-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T18:33:13+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Xiaomi Poco M8x",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy M55 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 79,999 against PKR 99,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy M55",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m55",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m55/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-10_50_13-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 99999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-19T05:53:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 69.3,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 92.9,
                "overall": 81.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 8, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.9 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "180 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 pixels(~385 PPI",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz up to 1000 nits",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 644",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, One UI 6.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot (Memory Card Support Up to 1TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP f/1.8 Wide + 8MP f/2.2 Ultrawide + 2MP f/2.4 Macro, PDAF, OIS, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP f/2.4 Wide, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps; OIS + VDIS; Slow Motion 240fps@HD"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired, Super Fast Charging 2.0"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby, Hybrid SIM slot (SIM 2 / microSD)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-band, Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco M8x",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-m8x",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-10_22_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-24T05:29:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 72
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 21, 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm",
                    "Weight": "232 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust and splash resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 613",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB/6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD expandable"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7900 mAh, non-removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-m55",
        "margin": 9.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 69.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 59
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m55"
            },
            {
                "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-m55": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 79
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m55"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 69.6,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 87
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m55"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 62.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m55"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 92.9,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,900 mAh larger battery.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M55 offers 6 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M55 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M55 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco M8x can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy M55 and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 is listed at PKR 99,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8x cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 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 M55 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M55 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 45W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M55 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (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/)."
}