Head to head

Samsung Galaxy M57 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

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

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy M57 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 Samsung Galaxy M57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 59,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 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 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 Samsung Galaxy M57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy M57 costs PKR 15,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M57 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy M57 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 59,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date August–September 2026 September 2026
Dimensions 161.7 x 77.4 x 7.8 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight Approximately 180–190g Better 223 g
Water resistance Not officially confirmed IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.7 Inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 x 2400 Pixels 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus+ Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Exynos 1480 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Xclipse 530 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 16 One UI 8 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot microSDXC (Shared SIM Slot) No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Main Camera (OIS) 8MP Ultra-Wide 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 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording 4K video recording @30fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po, Non-removable 5000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth v5.3 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display fingerprint scanner 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 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 M57 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Samsung Galaxy M57 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 M57 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy M57 is listed at PKR 59,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M57 cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M57 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Samsung Galaxy M57 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 M57 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M57 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M57 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M57 runs the Exynos 1480 (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.