{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-c55-vs-samsung-galaxy-m16/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T15:51:36+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy C55 vs Samsung Galaxy M16",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy C55 and the Samsung Galaxy M16 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy C55 leads on camera. The Samsung Galaxy M16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 53,999 against PKR 94,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy C55",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-c55",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-c55/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-11_12_48-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 94999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-29T06:42:08+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 61.7,
                "overall": 75.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "180 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz Up to 1000 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × Cortex-A710 @ 2.4 GHz 3 × Cortex-A710 @ 2.36 GHz 4 × Cortex-A510 @ 1.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 644",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 One UI 6.1 (Software Support: Up to 4 generations of Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates.)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, PDAF, OIS) 8 MP (Ultrawide) 2 MP (Depth) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K, 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy M16",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m16",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m16/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-10_48_59-AM-1-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 53999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-29T06:06:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 84,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "191 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 90Hz 16 million colors",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with One UI 7 (launch software varies slightly by region)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD card support up to 1.5TB (Hybrid slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, AF) 5 MP (Ultra-wide) 2 MP (Macro) LED Flash Panorama HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Fast Charging (wired)"
                },
                "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": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope (Virtual) Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.6,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-c55": 59,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 58
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-c55": 98,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 84
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-c55"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-c55": 69.6,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 64.6
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-c55"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-c55": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-c55": 62.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 50
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-c55"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-c55": 61.7,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m16"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy M16 costs PKR 41,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy C55 charges 20W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy C55 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy C55 or Samsung Galaxy M16?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy C55 and Samsung Galaxy M16 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy C55 and Samsung Galaxy M16 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy C55 is listed at PKR 94,999 and Samsung Galaxy M16 at PKR 53,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M16 cheaper by PKR 41,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy C55 or Samsung Galaxy M16?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy C55 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy C55 or Samsung Galaxy M16?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy C55 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy C55 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy M16 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}