POCO
X8 Pro
৳53,000 – ৳56,999
In stock · 2 shopsUnofficial importGlobal from ৳56,999
12GB RAM · 6.59" 120Hz · 6500 mAh · 50MP · 100W
Variants12GB/512GB unofficial ৳56,999
All prices & specs →POCO X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G at ৳44,290 unofficial is the better buy over the POCO X8 Pro at ৳53,000 unofficial for most buyers in Bangladesh, October 2026.
Both in stock across Bangladeshi shops. Prices checked 28 Oct 2026.
Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G
৳44,290 – ৳61,499
In stock · 9 shopsUnofficial importOfficial from ৳65,999Vietnam from ৳46,999
8GB RAM · 6.7" 120Hz · 5000 mAh · 50MP · 45W
Variants8GB/128GB unofficial ৳44,290 · 8GB/256GB unofficial ৳49,990 · 12GB/256GB unofficial ৳55,490 · 8GB/256GB official ৳65,999 · 12GB/256GB official ৳70,999
All prices & specs →| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ৳53,000 - ৳56,999 | ৳44,290 - ৳61,499 |
| Chipset | Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Exynos 1680 |
| Display | 6.59", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.7", Super AMOLED+, 120Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3500 nits (peak) | 1900 nits (peak) |
| Memory | 12GB RAM, 256/512GB storage | 8GB RAM, 128/256/512GB storage |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W | 45W |
| Main camera | 50MP, 1/1.95" sensor, f/1.5, OIS, ultrawide | 50MP, 1/1.56" sensor, f/1.8, OIS, ultrawide |
| Selfie camera | 20MP | 12MP |
| Software | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
See the full POCO X8 Pro spec sheet›
Network
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Launch
| Announced | 2026, March 17 |
|---|---|
| Status | Available. Released 2026, March 17 |
Body
| Dimensions | 157.5 x 75.2 x 8.4 mm (6.20 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 201.5 g (7.13 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Also | IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP69K (market/region dependent) |
Display
| Type | AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.59 inches, 106.4 cm 2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1268 x 2756 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5 |
Platform
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725) |
| GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
|---|---|
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Also | UFS 4.1 |
Main camera
| Setup | 50 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Selfie camera
| Setup | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/4" |
|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity |
|---|
Battery
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 6500 mAh |
|---|---|
| Active use score | Active use score 16:52h |
Misc
| Colours | Black, White, Mint Green, Yellow |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
| Also | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio |
Specifications from GSMArena. Prices are our own reads of Bangladeshi shops, cross-checked against our price-reference shops.
See the full Samsung Galaxy A57 5G spec sheet›
Network
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Launch
| Announced | 2026, March 25 |
|---|---|
| Status | Available. Released 2026, April 9 |
Body
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9 mm (6.36 x 3.02 x 0.27 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g (6.31 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Also | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm 2 (~88.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 |
Platform
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1680 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-720 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-720 & 3x1.95 GHz Cortex-520) |
| GPU | Xclipse 550 |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
|---|---|
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Also | UFS 3.1 |
Main camera
| Setup | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
|---|---|
| Features | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie camera
| Setup | 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm |
|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
|---|
Battery
| Type | 5000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Active use score | Active use score 13:59h |
Misc
| Colours | Navy, Gray, Icyblue, Lilac |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
Specifications from GSMArena. Prices are our own reads of Bangladeshi shops, cross-checked against our price-reference shops.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G if…
Samsung leads because its software longevity, brand support and camera tuning outweigh the POCO’s raw performance advantage.
- Price today
- From ৳44,290, unofficial
- In stock
- At 9 shops, checked 28 Oct 2026
What works well3
- Excellent software support (4‑7 years updates)
- Strong brand service and resale
- Well‑tuned camera with OIS
Reported trade-offs1
- Performance tier 7/10, slower than flagship chips
Why we say that
The POCO offers flagship speed and a larger battery, but its short software update window and heavier bloat make it a secondary choice. The Galaxy A57 5G gives you a solid, long‑term Android experience with One UI, low bloat and up to six years of updates, plus a well‑tuned 50 MP camera and strong resale value. Its performance is upper‑mid‑range, so it won’t match a flagship chip for heavy gaming, but it’s reliable for everyday use.
Choose the POCO X8 Pro if…
The POCO X8 Pro packs a flagship‑class Dimensity 8500 Ultra, delivering top‑tier speed and a massive 6500 mAh battery with 100 W fast charging, but its software only gets 2‑3 Android upgrades and is heavy on ads.
- Price today
- From ৳53,000, unofficial
- In stock
- At 2 shops, checked 28 Oct 2026
What works well2
- Huge 6500 mAh battery, 100 W charging
- Bright 2000 nits AMOLED display
Reported trade-offs2
- Limited software updates (2‑3 OS versions)
- Higher ads/bloat in HyperOS
Why we say that
Camera tuning is modest, so image quality trails Samsung’s despite the OIS.
Frequently asked questions
POCO X8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A57 5G: your questions
Which is better, POCO X8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A57 5G?
Our AI verdict picks the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G at ৳44,290. Samsung leads because its software longevity, brand support and camera tuning outweigh the POCO’s raw performance advantage. The POCO offers flagship speed and a larger battery, but its short software update window and heavier bloat make it a secondary choice.
Which is cheaper, POCO X8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A57 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G is ৳8,710 cheaper right now - ৳44,290 against ৳53,000 for the POCO X8 Pro, as of 28 Oct 2026.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G available officially in Bangladesh?
The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G's lowest current price is an unofficial import; official-channel listings start at ৳65,999.
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