Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Samsung
PKR 169,999
70/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G vs Xiaomi Poco M8x
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G and the Xiaomi Poco M8x finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 79,999 against PKR 169,999.
Xiaomi Poco M8x
Poco
PKR 79,999
72/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco M8x costs PKR 90,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 3,900 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 20W faster.
- Samsung Galaxy S21 5G offers 2 GB more RAM.
- Samsung Galaxy S21 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.
- Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Samsung Galaxy S21 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G if…
you care most about performance, camera, display and memory & storage.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…
you care most about battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G | Xiaomi Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 169,999 | PKR 79,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | January 14, 2021 | August 21, 2026. |
| Dimensions | 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm | 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm |
| Weight | 169 g Better | 232 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes) | IP64, dust and splash resistant. |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.2 inches | 6.9-inch Better |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 pixels Better | 720 × 1600 pixels |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Adaptive 120Hz HDR10+ | IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core Up to 2.9 GHz on Exynos version | octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 / Adreno 660, depending on chipset | Adreno 613 |
| Operating system | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB Better | 4GB/6GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB LPDDR5 Better | 128GB |
| Card slot | No | microSD expandable |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12MP + 64MP + 12MP, OIS, PDAF, 3x Hybrid Optical Zoom, up to 30x Space Zoom Better | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash |
| Selfie camera | 10MP, f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF LED flash, HDR, panorama Better | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps | 1080p@30fps. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh | 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better |
| Wired charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging | 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging. Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby. |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 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 S21 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G and Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 S21 5G and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is listed at PKR 169,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8x cheaper by PKR 90,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco M8x, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?
Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G carries a 4000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 25W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G runs the Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm).
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