POCO X5 vs Samsung Galaxy A08
23.6Performance20
44.8Display36.2
29.8Camera29
47.8Battery53.1
44Features41.3
8 spec wins — POCO X54 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A08
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X5 wins this phone face-off, 36 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+9) and performance (+4). Samsung Galaxy A08 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X5
- Stronger performance score: 24 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 36
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 51% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 262 ppi
- 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | PLS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+51% | 262 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | — | 83.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| AnTuTu | 411,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906Bottom 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013Bottom 19% | — |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64/128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+4% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |