{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a58-vs-samsung-galaxy-m55/",
    "generated": "2026-09-02T08:46:20+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A58 vs Samsung Galaxy M55",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy M55 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy A58 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy M55 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 99,999 against PKR 169,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A58",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a58",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a58/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-11_08_02-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-30T04:39:09+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 65,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 58.4,
                "overall": 77.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 15, 2027 (Expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.5 × 76.8 × 6.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "179 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68, dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED, 120Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1680 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×2.9 GHz Cortex-720 + 4×2.6 GHz Cortex-720 + 3×1.95 GHz Cortex-520)",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse 550",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, One UI 9.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB Internal Storage, UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera — 50 MP (Wide, OIS) + 12 MP (Ultrawide) + 5 MP (Macro), LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging, USB Type-C 2.0"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, Dual SIM, Dual Standby (DSDS)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Proximity, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy M55",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m55",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m55/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-10_50_13-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 99999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-19T05:53:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 69.3,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 82
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 8, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.9 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "180 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 pixels(~385 PPI",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz up to 1000 nits",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 644",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, One UI 6.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot (Memory Card Support Up to 1TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP f/1.8 Wide + 8MP f/2.2 Ultrawide + 2MP f/2.4 Macro, PDAF, OIS, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP f/2.4 Wide, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps; OIS + VDIS; Slow Motion 240fps@HD"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired, Super Fast Charging 2.0"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby, Hybrid SIM slot (SIM 2 / microSD)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-band, Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-m55",
        "margin": 4.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 65,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 69.3
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m55"
            },
            {
                "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-a58": 98,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 81.3,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 69.6
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a58"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 50,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m55"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 58.4,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m55"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy M55 costs PKR 70,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A58 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M55 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A58 or Samsung Galaxy M55?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.7 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A58 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 A58 and Samsung Galaxy M55 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A58 is listed at PKR 169,999 and Samsung Galaxy M55 at PKR 99,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M55 cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A58 or Samsung Galaxy M55?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A58 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A58 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy M55 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A58 or Samsung Galaxy M55?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A58 runs the Exynos 1680 (4 nm) while Samsung Galaxy M55 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (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/)."
}