Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB) vs Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy C8 vs Xiaomi Poco C3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/26/2021 11:41 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:25 AM

Compare Xiaomi Poco C3 X Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy C8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)	vs	11 Advantages Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
+32GB (23GB available)15% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (20GB available)
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels80% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+401 PPI47% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	273 PPI
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP6% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
5.5"	vs	+6.43"17% Larger screen
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Panda King GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR4X

eMMC 5.1

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)	Poco C3 (32GB)
Other model names	盖乐世 C8 3GB RAM + 32GB, SM-C7100ZKDCHC	POCO C3 (M2006C3MII, MZB07RIIN, MZB07RJIN, MZB07QAIN)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	9/1/2017	10/16/2020, Announced: 10/6/2020
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)	77.1 x 164.9 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating
📲 Display
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.43" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	273 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Panda King Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Always-On Display	400nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 12.5
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G35 (MT6765V) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.41.75µm 2MP depth f/2.41.75µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	31 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	586 hours (24.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink	• Colors: Matte Black, Arctic Blue, Lime Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.51W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)	feature not registered