{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a34-vs-samsung-galaxy-s26-fe/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T07:35:31+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A34 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Samsung Galaxy A34 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A34 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 109,999 against PKR 224,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A34",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a34",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a34/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-09_50_27-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 109999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-29T04:57:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 48,
                "camera": 93,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "161.3 × 78.1 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 dust & water resistant (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MC4",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 One UI 5.1 Upgradable to newer Android versions Samsung promises 4 Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Expandable via microSDXC (Hybrid SIM slot, up to 1TB supported)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP (Wide, PDAF, OIS) 8 MP (Ultra-wide) 5 MP (Macro)LED Flash HDR Panorama Auto Focus OIS",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30fps 1080p @30/60fps 720p @480fps slow motion"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired fast charging"
                },
                "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": "v5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Optical Under-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Hall Sensor Light Sensor Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S26 FE",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26-fe",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-25-2026-10_10_20-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 224999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-04-25T05:12:54+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92.7,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 70.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 62.5,
                "overall": 87.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Upcoming",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass (likely Victus series)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 2400 / Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (region dependent)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse / Adreno (variant-based)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ( One UI 7 )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, OIS) 8–12 MP (3x optical zoom) 12 MP LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "10 MP / 12 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p slow motion"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-ion Si-Ca 5100 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 / 6E",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-s26-fe",
        "margin": 13.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a34": 48,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-fe": 92.7
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-fe"
            },
            {
                "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-a34": 93,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-fe": 97
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-fe"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a34": 64.6,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-fe": 70.8
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-fe"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a34": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-fe": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a34": 50,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-fe": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-fe"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a34": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-fe": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a34"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy A34 costs PKR 115,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S26 FE packs a 100 mAh larger battery.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S26 FE charges 20W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S26 FE offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S26 FE ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A34 or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 FE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy A34 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 A34 and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A34 is listed at PKR 109,999 and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE at PKR 224,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A34 cheaper by PKR 115,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A34 or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 FE scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A34 uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A34 or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A34 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE a 5100 mAh cell, with 25W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A34 or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A34 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm) while Samsung Galaxy S26 FE runs the Exynos 2400 / Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (region dependent)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}