POCO X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A37
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra | Samsung Exynos 1480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/20MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6500mAh, 100W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery and Gaming | Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Black, White, Green, Iron man edition | Awesome Lavender, Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Graygreen | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 17, 2026 | March 25, 2026 | ||
| Availability | March 23, 2026 | April 09, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹32,999 | ₹41,999 |
Display
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.59 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1268 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2756 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3500 nits | 1900 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A37
| Weight | 201.47 grams | 196 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Side | Metal Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 8500-Ultra | Exynos 1480 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 | Xclipse 530 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A37
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Documents Mode, HDR, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | Auto focus, Best Face, Digital zoom, HDR, LED-Flash, OIS, panorama, Slow Motion | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video | gyro-EIS, Slow Motion | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Poco HyperOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Beauty, AI Cutout, AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Interpreter, AI Reflection Remover, AI Search, AI Speech Recognition, AI Writing, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A37
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Face unlock, HDR Photos, Palm shutter | Face Detection, Face unlock, Portrait | ||
| Video | Time Lapse, Video Teleprompter | 10-bit HDR |
Battery
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Capacity | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 100 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
