Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs POCO X8 Pro Max
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.83", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP/20MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 9000mAh, 100W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
|---|
General
| Colors | Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Navy | Black, White, Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 11, 2024 | March 17, 2026 | ||
| Availability | March 16, 2024 | March 23, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹36,999 | ₹42,999 |
Display
Winner:POCO X8 Pro Max
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.83 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1280 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2772 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 390 ppi | 447 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 3500 nits |
Body
Winner:POCO X8 Pro Max
| Weight | 213 grams | 220 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Fiberglass | ||
| Side | Metal Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:POCO X8 Pro Max
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1480 | Dimensity 9500s | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Immortalis-G925 MC12 |
Main Camera
Winner:POCO X8 Pro Max
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion | Documents Mode, HDR, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | Dual Video, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | Poco HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Interpreter, AI Search, AI Speech Recognition, AI Writing, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:POCO X8 Pro Max
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 20 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | AI Face Unlock, HDR Photos, Palm shutter, Portrait Mode | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | Dual Video, Time Lapse, Video Teleprompter |
Battery
Winner:POCO X8 Pro Max
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 100 W |
Memory
Winner:POCO X8 Pro Max
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X Ultra |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:POCO X8 Pro Max
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor |
