{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a25-vs-samsung-galaxy-m34-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T14:48:51+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Samsung Galaxy M34 5G",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 84,999 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": 83.4,
                "overall": 75.1
            },
            "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 M34 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m34-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-10_05_02-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-29T05:15:31+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 76.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "161.7 × 77.2 × 8.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "208 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": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "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 13 (upgradable) One UI 5.1 Software Support: Up to 4 generations of Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB (LPDDR4X)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2)",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (up to 1TB, uses hybrid SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-wide 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 6000 mAh (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired fast charging (USB Type-C)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g",
        "margin": 4,
        "decisive": true,
        "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-m34-5g": 59
                },
                "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-m34-5g": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-m34-5g": 76.3
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a25": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 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-m34-5g": 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": 83.4,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G costs PKR 13,500 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A25 or Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A25 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 A25 and Samsung Galaxy M34 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A25 is listed at PKR 98,499 and Samsung Galaxy M34 5G at PKR 84,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M34 5G cheaper by PKR 13,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A25 or Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A25 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy M34 5G a 6000 mAh cell, with 25W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}