POCO X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformancePOCO X8 Pro Max
- CameraPOCO X8 Pro Max
- Battery and ChargingPOCO X8 Pro Max
- DesignSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 POCOPOCO X8 Pro MaxNo reviews yet |  SamsungSamsung Galaxy A27 5GNo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Screen Size | 6.83" | 6.7" |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 100 W | 25 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.83" | 6.7" |
| Panel | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 3500 nit | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Graphics Processor | Immortalis-G925 MC12 | Adreno 710 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Manufacturing Technology | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra Wide | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Cell Type | Si/C Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging | 100 W | 25 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | No | No |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 218 g | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.8 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | Plastic |
| Back Surface | Glass fiber reinforced plastic | Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68/IP69K | IP64 |
| Biyometrik | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint | Side-mounted fingerprint |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| Version | Android 16 | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| Interface | HyperOS 3 | — |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Stereo (Dolby Atmos) | Mono |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
POCO X8 Pro Max leads on 8 of 10 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.