Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 11 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB is cheaper by SAR 60 (prices checked 11 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Higher front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
  • Lower weight: 202 g vs 225 g · slight difference
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 60
  • More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 8 GB)
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (8,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh)
  • Higher wired charging: 100 W vs 25 W

The deciding difference here: memory (RAM) and battery capacity and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Memory (RAM)

    8 GB✓ 12 GB
  • Screen size

    6.4 in✓ 6.77 in
  • Resolution

    1080 x 23401280 x 2772

Specifications side by side

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Spec
SamsungSAR 2,675
Samsung Galaxy A54 specs
XiaomiSAR 2,615
Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB specs
Reference priceSAR 2,675SAR 2,615
Storage—512 GB
Memory (RAM)8 GB✓ 12 GB
ProcessorExynos 1380Dimensity 9500
Battery capacity5,000 mAh✓ 8,500 mAh
Wired charging25 W✓ 100 W
Main camera50 MP50 MP
5GYesYes
Years of OS updates4 years4 years

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Samsung Galaxy A54 and the Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB?

Samsung Galaxy A54: Exynos 1380; Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB: Dimensity 9500. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in main camera between the Samsung Galaxy A54 and the Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB?

No difference here: main camera is 50 MP on both.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Samsung Galaxy A54 and the Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB: 8,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy A54. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in wired charging between the Samsung Galaxy A54 and the Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB?

Wired charging is higher on the Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB: 100 W vs 25 W on the Samsung Galaxy A54. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.