{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a25-vs-samsung-galaxy-m16/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T15:51:33+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Samsung Galaxy M16",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A25 and the Samsung Galaxy M16 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy A25 leads on camera. The Samsung Galaxy M16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 53,999 against PKR 98,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A25",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a25",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a25/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-10_23_53-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 98499,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-29T05:43:03+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 57.2,
                "overall": 72.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "161.0 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "197 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.5 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED, 120Hz Up to 1000 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 One UI 6.0 Upgradable to newer One UI versions"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB in supported markets)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS) 8 MP (Ultra-wide, f/2.2) 2 MP (Macro, f/2.4) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP (Wide, f/2.2)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, Slow Motion"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Fast Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy M16",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m16",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m16/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-10_48_59-AM-1-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 53999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-29T06:06:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 84,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "191 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 90Hz 16 million colors",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with One UI 7 (launch software varies slightly by region)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD card support up to 1.5TB (Hybrid slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, AF) 5 MP (Ultra-wide) 2 MP (Macro) LED Flash Panorama HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Fast Charging (wired)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid SIM slot)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope (Virtual) Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.5,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a25": 58,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 58
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-a25": 98,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 84
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a25"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a25": 64.6,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 64.6
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a25": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a25": 50,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a25": 57.2,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m16"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy M16 costs PKR 44,500 less."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A25 or Samsung Galaxy M16?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A25 and Samsung Galaxy M16 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A25 and Samsung Galaxy M16 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A25 is listed at PKR 98,499 and Samsung Galaxy M16 at PKR 53,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M16 cheaper by PKR 44,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A25 or Samsung Galaxy M16?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A25 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}