{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-m57-vs-tecno-pop-x-5g-whatmobile-pk/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T20:52:04+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy M57 vs Tecno Pop X 5G ",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy M57 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Pop X 5G  still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy M57",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m57",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m57/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-2-2026-10_29_29-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 59999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-02T05:49:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 60,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August–September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "161.7 x 77.4 x 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 180–190g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1480 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse 530",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 One UI 8"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Shared SIM Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera (OIS) 8MP Ultra-Wide 2MP Macro LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K video recording @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po, Non-removable 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pop X 5G ",
            "slug": "tecno-pop-x-5g-whatmobile-pk",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pop-x-5g-whatmobile-pk/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-May-9-2026-10_05_08-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 59999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-24T05:36:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 82.4,
                "overall": 64.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 20, 2026 (announced),",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (Expected)",
                    "Weight": "185g (Expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Pro"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1600 Pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "basic scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ( HiOS 15)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card Supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13MP Dual LED Flash HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP Screen Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-m57",
        "margin": 13.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m57": 60,
                    "tecno-pop-x-5g-whatmobile-pk": 51
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m57"
            },
            {
                "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-m57": 98,
                    "tecno-pop-x-5g-whatmobile-pk": 74
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m57"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m57": 69.6,
                    "tecno-pop-x-5g-whatmobile-pk": 73.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pop-x-5g-whatmobile-pk"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m57": 100,
                    "tecno-pop-x-5g-whatmobile-pk": 87
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m57"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m57": 50,
                    "tecno-pop-x-5g-whatmobile-pk": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m57"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m57": 100,
                    "tecno-pop-x-5g-whatmobile-pk": 82.4
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pop X 5G  packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M57 charges 30W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M57 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M57 ships with 192 GB more storage.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M57 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M57 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M57 or Tecno Pop X 5G ?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M57 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Pop X 5G  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 M57 and Tecno Pop X 5G  in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M57 is listed at PKR 59,999 and Tecno Pop X 5G  at PKR 59,999. That makes Tecno Pop X 5G  cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M57 or Tecno Pop X 5G ?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M57 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy M57 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Tecno Pop X 5G , though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy M57 or Tecno Pop X 5G ?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pop X 5G  leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M57 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pop X 5G  a 6500 mAh cell, with 45W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M57 or Tecno Pop X 5G ?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M57 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M57 runs the Exynos 1480 (4nm) while Tecno Pop X 5G  runs the Unisoc T7250."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}