Poco M8x 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Poco M8x 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Poco M8x 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Poco M8x 5G
| Name | Poco M8x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7900 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 20999 | Rs. 27999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 21, 2026. The cost of Poco M8x 5G is Rs. 20999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 29th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 27999.
Display comparison
Poco M8x 5G has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Poco M8x 5G has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 385 PPI & Poco's phone has only 254 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco M8x 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Poco M8x 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco M8x 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Poco M8x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | MZB0PXMIN, M8x 5G | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | 6 years |
| Security Updates | 6 years | 6 years |
| Release Date | August 21, 2026 | August 29th, 2025 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card, 1 x Protective Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.43 x 170.12 x 8.8 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Leather Green | Black, Gray, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 825 nits HBM brightness | 800nits |
| Features | Wet Touch 2.0 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78 | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 650,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU, GALILEO | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini, Circle to Search | Gemini Live, Circle to Search |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Vegan Leather Finish, XIAOMI HYPER ISLAND | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Main) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Potriat, Ultra HD, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Google Lens, Time Lapse, Live movements, Dual Video | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | OneUI 7 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon Snapdragon 4 Gen5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7900 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W | |