POCO X8 vs Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
46.7Performance46.7
66.5Display46.8
42.6Camera49.8
77.2Battery52.5
86.7Features70.7
6 spec wins — POCO X83 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 wins this phone face-off, 59.9 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and display (+20). Samsung Galaxy M55 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 X8
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 71
- 250% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 67% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 43
- 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
- 19% lower weight: 180 g vs 223 g
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+2% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED+ |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+14% | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+250% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 %+4% | 86.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP+213% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,340 mAh+67% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 180 g+19% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.8 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |