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POCO M8x 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21

POCO M8x 5G

POCO

POCO M8x 5G

$170

42.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S21
43.6Inno Score
20Performance34.4
50.5Display49.1
29Camera40.8
71.3Battery36.9
62.7Features78.7
5 spec wins — POCO M8x 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: POCO M8x 5G scores 42.4 against 43.6 for Samsung Galaxy S21. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S21 edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO M8x 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 37
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 98% higher capacity: 7,900 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • 11% higher Screen size: 6.9 ″ vs 6.2 ″
  • Lower launch price: $170 vs $799

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21

  • Stronger performance score: 34 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 41 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 63
  • 66% higher Pixel density: 421 ppi vs 254 ppi
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB

Display

Display comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecPOCO M8x 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Screen size6.9 ″+11%6.2 ″
Panel typeLCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16002400x1080
Pixel density254 ppi421 ppi+66%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—1,300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecPOCO M8x 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5Samsung Exynos 2100
AnTuTu—746,547Bottom 18%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—252,025Bottom 14%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—127,819Bottom 35%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—144,909Bottom 16%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—221,794Bottom 18%
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,430Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—3,550Bottom 50%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecPOCO M8x 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—64 MP
Max video—8K@24fps
Front camera8 MP10 MP+25%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecPOCO M8x 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Capacity7,900 mAh+98%4,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+80%25 W
Wireless charging0 W15 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecPOCO M8x 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Weight232 g171 g+26%
Thickness8.8 mm7.9 mm+10%
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecPOCO M8x 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.0
NFC—Yes
USB—USB-C 3.2
eSIM—Yes

Software

Software comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecPOCO M8x 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 11 (One UI 3.1)
OS update pledge4 years4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecPOCO M8x 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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