Samsung Galaxy M47 5G vs Poco X8
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G wins 4 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy M47 5G if you want better photos, more speed for games, the longest software support and to spend less. Buy Poco X8 if you want longer battery life.
The short answer
- CameraSamsung Galaxy M47 5G. Takes the better photos: camera score 4 out of 10, against 3.
- BatteryPoco X8. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 7. It has a 9000 mAh battery.
- SpeedSamsung Galaxy M47 5G. Faster for games and heavy apps: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, speed score 4 out of 10, against 3.
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy M47 5G. 6 years of updates promised.
- PriceSamsung Galaxy M47 5G. Costs 10% less.
Overall, Samsung Galaxy M47 5G wins 4 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹26,999 | ₹29,999 |
| Launched | 29 June 2026 | 4 September 2026 |
| Software now | One UI 8.5 (Android 16) (same as launch) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 7.3/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 6000mAh battery lasted 19 hours 20 minutes in MySmartPrice's PCMark test, a long full day; 45W charging. | Excellent battery life; it shares its battery and chip with the Redmi Note 17 Pro, which lasted 17 hours 32 minutes in GSMArena's test. 67W charging. |
| Camera | 50MP main camera with stabilisation plus wide-angle and macro cameras, and 4K video. | Basic 50MP main camera with a small sensor, and video only goes up to 1080p. |
| Speed | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is smooth for daily use and fine for casual games. | Fine for apps and social media, weak for heavy games. |
| Catch | Samsung's own list price was raised to ₹35,999; the ₹26,999 price is Amazon's street price. No headphone jack. | Basic camera, slow chip, heavy at 223g, and the 128GB model uses slower UFS 2.2 storage. |
| Updates | 6 years | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | 6.83-inch 1.5K (1280 x 2772) AMOLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits HBM, 3500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm) per GSMArena; some India launch coverage says 6s Gen 5 |
| CPU | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 710 | Adreno 710 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 6GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 3.1, LPDDR5X; microSDXC (shared SIM slot)) | 6GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2 on 128GB, UFS 3.1 on 256GB, LPDDR4X) |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, bypass charging | 67W wired (PD 3.0), 22.5W reverse wired; no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 50 MP main (1/2.76", f/1.8, PDAF, OIS) + 5 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 2 MP macro; 12 MP selfie (f/2.2); 4K 30fps video | 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/2.76", PDAF, OIS) + 2MP auxiliary; 16MP front (f/2.4) |
| Water and dust | IP64 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Size and weight | 7.8mm thick, 206g | 8.6mm thick, 223g |
| Software | One UI 8.5 (Android 16) at launch, One UI 8.5 (Android 16) now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 6 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Not officially stated | Only on some versions |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, NFC not confirmed (sources disagree), USB-C 2.0, no 3.5mm jack | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, NFC (market dependent), IR blaster, USB-C 2.0 |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Loudspeaker details not officially stated, no headphone jack; haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res audio; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | 3840Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Rogue Red, Blaze Blue | Black, Fiery Orange, Frost White |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy M47 5G₹26,999
- Poco X8₹29,999
Store links may earn Tuvvo a small commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes our rankings.
Waiting for a better price?See it here next time you open Tuvvo if any of these phones drops in price.
Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M47 5G or Poco X8?
- Samsung Galaxy M47 5G wins 4 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy M47 5G if you want better photos, more speed for games, the longest software support and to spend less. Buy Poco X8 if you want longer battery life.
- Which has the better camera?
- Samsung Galaxy M47 5G takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Poco X8 lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Samsung Galaxy M47 5G is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy M47 5G costs ₹26,999, Poco X8 costs ₹29,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy M47 5G: 6 years, now on One UI 8.5 (Android 16). Poco X8: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16).