Head to head

Samsung Galaxy M57 vs Tecno Pop X 5G 

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 2 Jun 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy M57 takes it by 13.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy M57 leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy M57 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Tecno Pop X 5G  leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Samsung Galaxy M57 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Samsung Galaxy M57 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy M57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M57 if…

you care most about performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Tecno Pop X 5G  if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy M57 Tecno Pop X 5G 
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 59,999 Cheaper PKR 59,999
Design & build
Release date August–September 2026 April 20, 2026 (announced),
Dimensions 161.7 x 77.4 x 7.8 mm 163.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (Expected)
Weight Approximately 180–190g Better 185g (Expected)
Water resistance Not officially confirmed IP64 Pro
Display
Screen size 6.7 Inches 6.75 Inches Better
Resolution 1080 x 2400 Pixels Better 720 x 1600 Pixels (HD+)
Panel type Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz IPS LCD 120Hz
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus+ basic scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset Exynos 1480 (4nm) Unisoc T7250
CPU Octa-Core Octa-Core
GPU Xclipse 530 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16 One UI 8 Android 15 ( HiOS 15)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64GB
Card slot microSDXC (Shared SIM Slot) microSD Card Supported
Camera
Main camera 50MP Main Camera (OIS) 8MP Ultra-Wide 2MP Macro LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 13MP Dual LED Flash HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 12MP Better 8MP Screen Flash
Video recording 4K video recording @30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po, Non-removable 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable) 6500 mAh Better
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging Better 15W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth v5.3 5.2
NFC Yes No
Sensors Under-display fingerprint scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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 M57 or Tecno Pop X 5G ?

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.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy M57 and Tecno Pop X 5G  in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M57 or Tecno Pop X 5G ?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy M57 or Tecno Pop X 5G ?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M57 or Tecno Pop X 5G ?

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.

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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.