{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a25-vs-xiaomi-black-shark-6/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T02:16:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 6",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy A25 still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 97,999 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": 64,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 83.9,
                "overall": 76.6
            },
            "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": "Xiaomi Black Shark 6",
            "slug": "xiaomi-black-shark-6",
            "brand": "Black Shark",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/black-shark/xiaomi-black-shark-6/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-28-2026-12_11_01-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 97999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-28T07:13:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 90,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 88.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 90.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "late 2025",
                    "Water resistance": "Not specified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels ( ~395 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 740",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 ( MIUI 13)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB/12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB/512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP (triple) LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po, non-removable 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120 W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-black-shark-6",
        "margin": 14.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a25": 64,
                    "xiaomi-black-shark-6": 90
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-black-shark-6"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-black-shark-6": 85
                },
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-black-shark-6": 88.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-black-shark-6"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a25": 100,
                    "xiaomi-black-shark-6": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a25": 50,
                    "xiaomi-black-shark-6": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-black-shark-6"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a25": 83.9,
                    "xiaomi-black-shark-6": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-black-shark-6"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Black Shark 6 costs PKR 500 less.",
        "Xiaomi Black Shark 6 charges 95W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Black Shark 6 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Black Shark 6 ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Black Shark 6 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A25 or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Black Shark 6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.3 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage 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 Xiaomi Black Shark 6 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A25 is listed at PKR 98,499 and Xiaomi Black Shark 6 at PKR 97,999. That makes Xiaomi Black Shark 6 cheaper by PKR 500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A25 or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A25 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A25 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Xiaomi Black Shark 6, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A25 or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A25 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Black Shark 6 a 5000 mAh cell, with 25W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A25 or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A25 runs the Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) while Xiaomi Black Shark 6 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}