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Samsung Galaxy M08 LTE vs POCO M8x

₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

The short version

Which one should you buy?

The Galaxy M08 LTE starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹16,999 against ₹17,999 for the M8x.

  • The M8x has the bigger battery: 7,900 mAh against 6,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 45W against 25W.
  • The Galaxy M08 LTE is promised more software updates: 6 OS updates, against 4 OS updates for the M8x.
  • The Galaxy M08 LTE is the lighter phone: 197 g against 232 g.
Which to buy

Get the Galaxy M08 LTE for the lower price, longer software support and the lighter build. Get the M8x for the bigger battery and faster charging.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Display

SpecGalaxy M08 LTEM8x
Size 6.7 inches 6.9 inches
Panel PLS LCD LCD
Resolution 1600 x 720 (HD+) 1600 x 720 (HD+)
Refresh rate Not listed 120Hz
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

Performance

SpecGalaxy M08 LTEM8x
Chipset Helio G99+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
CPU Octa-core, up to 2.2GHz Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz
GPU Not listed Adreno
RAM 4GB 4GB, 6GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
Software Android 17 · 6 OS updates (better) HyperOS 3, Android 16 · 4 OS updates

Camera

SpecGalaxy M08 LTEM8x
Rear cameras 50MP main (f/1.8) + 2MP depth (f/2.4) 50MP main + auxiliary lens
Front camera 8MP (f/2.0) 8MP
Video 1080p at 30fps (rear) Not listed

Battery

SpecGalaxy M08 LTEM8x
Battery 6,000 mAh 7,900 mAh (better)
Wired charging 25W 45W (better)

Build and connectivity

SpecGalaxy M08 LTEM8x
Network 4G LTE 5G, 4G LTE
SIM Dual nano SIM + microSD Dual Nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.1
NFC Not listed No
Dust and water IP64 IP64
Weight 197 g (better) 232 g
Thickness 8 mm (better) 8.8 mm
Colours Silver Black, Leather Green, Blue

Availability

SpecGalaxy M08 LTEM8x
Launch in India Not listed 10 Mar 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

Galaxy M08 LTE
  • 4GB + 64GB₹16,999
M8x
  • 4GB + 128GB₹17,999
  • 6GB + 128GB₹19,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

Galaxy M08 LTE vs M8x, answered

In India, the Samsung Galaxy M08 LTE starts at ₹16,999 and the POCO M8x starts at ₹17,999.

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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy M08 LTE or the M8x?

The Galaxy M08 LTE, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹16,999 for the Galaxy M08 LTE, ₹17,999 for the M8x. The M8x comes in 2 versions, up to ₹19,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy M08 LTE or the M8x?

The M8x, with 7,900 mAh to 6,000 mAh. For charging, the M8x is quicker: 45W to 25W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper they are close. The Galaxy M08 LTE has a 6.7-inch PLS LCD, the M8x a 6.9-inch LCD at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Galaxy M08 LTE and 50MP main on the M8x. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.

Which processors do they use?

The Galaxy M08 LTE runs the Helio G99+, the M8x the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5.

Which gets more software updates?

The Galaxy M08 LTE. It is promised 6 OS updates; the M8x, 4 OS updates.

Which is better protected against water?

Neither: both are rated IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

The Galaxy M08 LTE, at 197 g to 232 g.

Do both support 5G?

No. Only the M8x works on 5G networks; the Galaxy M08 LTE is a 4G phone.