Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 6

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 takes it by 14.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

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 Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A25 if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Black Shark 6 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A25 Xiaomi Black Shark 6
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 98,499 PKR 97,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date January 2024 late 2025
Dimensions 161.0 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm Not listed
Weight 197 g Not listed
Water resistance No official IP rating Not specified
Display
Screen size 6.5 inches 6.67 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) 1080 × 2400 pixels ( ~395 PPI) Better
Panel type Super AMOLED, 120Hz Up to 1000 nits (HBM) OLED
Protection Not officially confirmed Not listed
Performance
Chipset Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPU Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G68 Adreno 740
Operating system Android 14 One UI 6.0 Upgradable to newer One UI versions Android 13 ( MIUI 13)
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8 GB/12 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 128 GB/512 GB Better
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB in supported markets) No
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 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP (triple) LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 13 MP (Wide, f/2.2) 16 MP Better
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, Slow Motion 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po, non-removable 5000 mAh
Wired charging 25W Fast Wired Charging 120 W Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive)
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

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.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A25 and Xiaomi Black Shark 6 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A25 or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A25 or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A25 or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

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.

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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.