{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a07s-vs-xiaomi-16/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T12:00:30+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A07s vs Xiaomi 16",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 54 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Samsung Galaxy A07s still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A07s is the cheaper of the two at PKR 45,999 against PKR 259,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A07s",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a07s",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a07s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-09_57_47-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 45999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-13T05:07:59+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 59.9,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 53.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.4 × 77.4 × 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "PLS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99+ (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core, 2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, One UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera, LED Flash, PDAF, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30/60fps (Rear), 1080p@30fps (Front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Proximity, Fingerprint (Side-Mounted)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 16",
            "slug": "xiaomi-16",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-16/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-10_48_42-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 259999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-18T05:58:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 35,
                "overall": 89.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm (rumored)",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 185–195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (rumored)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.36-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1200 x 2670 pixels (~460 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass protection."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2× Prime cores + 6× Performance cores, up to 4.4 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 (expected)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS storage",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Sensor 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Telephoto/Macro Lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Front Camera (rumored)",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6800 mAh Si/C Li-Ion",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wired & reverse wireless charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (expected)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-16",
        "margin": 36.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 13,
                    "xiaomi-16": 92
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 59.9,
                    "xiaomi-16": 96
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 64.6,
                    "xiaomi-16": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 87,
                    "xiaomi-16": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 31.3,
                    "xiaomi-16": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 100,
                    "xiaomi-16": 35
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a07s"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy A07s costs PKR 214,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 16 packs a 1,800 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 16 charges 75W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 16 offers 10 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 16 ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi 16 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A07s or Xiaomi 16?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 36.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy A07s can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A07s and Xiaomi 16 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A07s is listed at PKR 45,999 and Xiaomi 16 at PKR 259,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A07s cheaper by PKR 214,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A07s or Xiaomi 16?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A07s or Xiaomi 16?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A07s carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 a 6800 mAh cell, with 25W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A07s or Xiaomi 16?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A07s runs the MediaTek Helio G99+ (6nm) while Xiaomi 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}