{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a55-vs-vivo-s50t/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T05:31:20+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Vivo S50t",
    "answer": "The Vivo S50t is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A55",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a55",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a55/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-5-2026-09_53_59-AM-1024x768.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 129999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-05T04:57:47+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 61.2,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 85.1,
                "overall": 77.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 15, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "161.1 × 77.4 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "213g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6inches",
                    "Resolution": "FHD+ (1080 × 2340)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1480 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "4× Cortex-A78 (performance) 4× Cortex-A55 (efficiency)",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse 530 (AMD RDNA-based)",
                    "Operating system": "Upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Main) – f/1.8, PDAF, OIS 12 MP (Ultra-wide) – 123° 5 MP (Macro) LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30fps 1080p @30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint (optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Vivo S50t",
            "slug": "vivo-s50t",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-s50t/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-16-2026-10_08_06-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 129999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-16T05:16:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 79.2,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 91.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 1, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 x 75.9 x 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "190g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 / IP69 (Expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 x 2800 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Glass / Tempered Glass Protection (Expected)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8400 / Snapdragon 7 Series",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G720 / Adreno GPU (Expected)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 ( OriginOS / Funtouch OS)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera (OIS) Ultra Wide Camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po Non-removable 6000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W / 90W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-s50t",
        "margin": 13.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a55": 61.2,
                    "vivo-s50t": 79.2
                },
                "leader": "vivo-s50t"
            },
            {
                "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-a55": 98,
                    "vivo-s50t": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a55": 64.6,
                    "vivo-s50t": 90
                },
                "leader": "vivo-s50t"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a55": 100,
                    "vivo-s50t": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a55": 62.5,
                    "vivo-s50t": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-s50t"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a55": 85.1,
                    "vivo-s50t": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-s50t"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo S50t packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo S50t charges 55W faster.",
        "Vivo S50t ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A55 or Vivo S50t?",
            "answer": "Vivo S50t comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.6 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A55 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 A55 and Vivo S50t in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A55 is listed at PKR 129,999 and Vivo S50t at PKR 129,999. That makes Vivo S50t cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A55 or Vivo S50t?",
            "answer": "Vivo S50t leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A55 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo S50t a 6000 mAh cell, with 25W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A55 or Vivo S50t?",
            "answer": "Vivo S50t is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A55 runs the Exynos 1480 (4nm) while Vivo S50t runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 / Snapdragon 7 Series."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}