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Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Samsung Galaxy M16

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Jul 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Level

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy A25 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy M16 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy M16 costs PKR 44,500 less.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A25 if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M16 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A25 Samsung Galaxy M16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 98,499 PKR 53,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date January 2024 February 2025
Dimensions 161.0 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight 197 g 191 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant).
Display
Screen size 6.5 inches 6.7 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type Super AMOLED, 120Hz Up to 1000 nits (HBM) Super AMOLED 90Hz 16 million colors
Protection Not officially confirmed Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Mali-G68 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 14 One UI 6.0 Upgradable to newer One UI versions Android 15 with One UI 7 (launch software varies slightly by region)
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 128GB / 256GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB in supported markets) microSD card support up to 1.5TB (Hybrid slot).
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 50 MP (Wide, AF) 5 MP (Ultra-wide) 2 MP (Macro) LED Flash Panorama HDR
Selfie camera 13 MP (Wide, f/2.2) 13 MP
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, Slow Motion 1080p @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 25W Fast Wired Charging 25W Fast Charging (wired)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent) Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid SIM slot)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope (Virtual) Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A25 or Samsung Galaxy M16?

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.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A25 and Samsung Galaxy M16 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A25 or Samsung Galaxy M16?

Samsung Galaxy A25 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.