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Samsung Galaxy M47 5G vs POCO X8 Pro

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

Samsung Galaxy M47 5G From ₹37,999

POCO X8 Pro From ₹36,999

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The short version

Which one should you buy?

The X8 Pro starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹36,999 against ₹37,999 for the Galaxy M47 5G.

The X8 Pro has the bigger battery: 6,500 mAh against 6,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 45W.
The X8 Pro has the better screen on paper: sharper (1.5K against Full HD+).
The Galaxy M47 5G is promised more software updates: 6 OS updates, against 4 OS updates and 6 years of security updates for the X8 Pro.

Which to buy

Get the Galaxy M47 5G for longer software support. Get the X8 Pro for the lower price, the bigger battery and faster charging.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

Overall 7.4 Very good 8.4 Excellent

Performance 6.5 8.9

Display 8.1 9

Rear camera 6.9 7.1

Front camera 5.1 5.5

Battery 7.8 8.7

Build Not rated 9.4

Software 9.3 9.3

Display

Size 6.7 inches 6.59 inches

Panel Super AMOLED AMOLED

Resolution 2340 x 1080 (Full HD+) 2756 x 1268 (1.5K)

Refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz

Peak brightness Not listed 3,500 nits

Protection Gorilla Glass Victus+ Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

Performance

Chipset Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra

CPU Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz Not listed

GPU Not listed Mali-G720 MC8

RAM 6GB, 8GB 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB 256GB

Software One UI 8.5, Android 16 · 6 OS updates HyperOS 3, Android 16 · 4 OS updates and 6 years of security updates

Camera

Rear cameras 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 5MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 2MP macro (f/2.4) 50MP main (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide

Front camera 12MP (f/2.2) 20MP

Video 4K at 30fps (rear) 4K at 60fps (rear)

Battery

Battery 6,000 mAh 6,500 mAh

Wired charging 45W 100W

Build and connectivity

Network 5G (Sub6 FDD/TDD), 4G LTE 5G, 4G LTE

SIM Dual nano SIM (hybrid microSD) Dual Nano SIM

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0

NFC Yes Yes

Dust and water Not listed IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K

Weight 206 g 201 g

Thickness 8.1 mm 8.3 mm

Colours Blaze Blue, Rogue Red Black, Green, White

Availability

Launch in India Not listed 17 Mar 2026

Status On sale On sale

Price in India

Versions and prices

Galaxy M47 5G

6GB + 128GB₹37,999
8GB + 128GB₹41,999

X8 Pro

8GB + 256GB₹36,999
12GB + 256GB₹39,999

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

Quick answers

Galaxy M47 5G vs X8 Pro, answered

In India, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G starts at ₹37,999 and the POCO X8 Pro starts at ₹36,999.

Which is cheaper, the Galaxy M47 5G or the X8 Pro?

The X8 Pro, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹36,999 for the X8 Pro, ₹37,999 for the Galaxy M47 5G. The Galaxy M47 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹41,999. The X8 Pro comes in 2 versions, up to ₹39,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy M47 5G or the X8 Pro?

The X8 Pro, with 6,500 mAh to 6,000 mAh. For charging, the X8 Pro is quicker: 100W to 45W. 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 M47 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at 120Hz, the X8 Pro a 6.59-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy M47 5G and 50MP main (OIS) on the X8 Pro. 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 M47 5G runs the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, the X8 Pro the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra.

Which gets more software updates?

The Galaxy M47 5G. It is promised 6 OS updates; the X8 Pro, 4 OS updates and 6 years of security updates.

Which is lighter?

They weigh about the same: 206 g and 201 g.

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