{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a34-vs-vivo-v80-lite/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T15:51:33+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A34 vs vivo V80 Lite",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A34 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The vivo V80 Lite still wins on battery & charging, 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 145,999.",
    "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": 58,
                "camera": 93,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 75.7
            },
            "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": "vivo V80 Lite",
            "slug": "vivo-v80-lite",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-v80-lite/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_03_51-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 145999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:14:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 22,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 81,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 67,
                "overall": 65.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 24, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "164.42 × 75.25 × 7.99 mm (Sapphire Blue); 164.42 × 75.25 × 8.10 mm (Silk White)",
                    "Weight": "197 g (Sapphire Blue); 199 g (Silk White)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits Peak Brightness",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Alpha"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, OriginOS 6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Extended RAM up to 8GB )",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB/256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual 50 MP (f/1.8, Sony IMX852) + 2 MP (f/2.4), LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.0, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "Rear Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7050 mAh,",
                    "Wired charging": "44W FlashCharge, Reverse Charging Supported."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS).",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-a34",
        "margin": 10.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a34": 58,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 22
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a34"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 87
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a34"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a34": 64.6,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 81
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v80-lite"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a34": 100,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a34": 50,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a34": 100,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 67
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a34"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy A34 costs PKR 36,000 less.",
        "vivo V80 Lite packs a 2,050 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo V80 Lite charges 19W faster.",
        "vivo V80 Lite has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A34 or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A34 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.5 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. vivo V80 Lite 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 vivo V80 Lite in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A34 is listed at PKR 109,999 and vivo V80 Lite at PKR 145,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A34 cheaper by PKR 36,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A34 or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A34 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A34 uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on vivo V80 Lite, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A34 or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "vivo V80 Lite leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A34 carries a 5000 mAh cell and vivo V80 Lite a 7050 mAh cell, with 25W and 44W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A34 or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A34 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A34 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm) while vivo V80 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}