POCO M8x 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
20Performance28.9
50.5Display65.7
29Camera42.6
71.3Battery52.5
62.7Features57.3
2 spec wins — POCO M8x 5G5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G wins this phone face-off, 46.5 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and camera (+14). POCO M8x 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M8x 5G
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 63 vs 57
- 58% higher capacity: 7,900 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $170 vs $550
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 51
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 29
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
Display
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LCD | Super AMOLED+ |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1680 |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,900 mAh+58% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 179 g+23% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 6.9 mm+22% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | — |
| USB | — | USB-C |
Software
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 6 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |
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