{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-m35-vs-zinwa-q27/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T02:14:39+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy M35 vs Zinwa Q27",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy M35 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Zinwa Q27 still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy M35",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m35",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m35/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-09_35_01-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 115999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-29T04:40:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 65,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 76.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 80.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "222 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate HDR support Up to 1000 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 4× Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz 4× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MP5",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 One UI 6.1 Up to 4 Android OS upgrades 5 years of security updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC card support (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP (Wide), OIS, PDAF 8MP (Ultra-wide) 2MP (Macro) LED flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP Wide HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3 with A2DP and LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Zinwa Q27",
            "slug": "zinwa-q27",
            "brand": "Zinwa Technologies",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/zinwa-technologies/zinwa-q27/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-30-2026-10_10_34-AM-1-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 115999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-30T05:16:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62.1,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 49.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 90.5,
                "overall": 72.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Q4 2026 (October–December 2026)",
                    "Weight": "180-200g (estimated)",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating announced"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "3.92 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 1240 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 60Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7300",
                    "CPU": "4 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.5 GHz 4 × Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Main Camera Phase Detection Autofocus (Expected) LED Flash HDR Panorama Auto Focus Face Detection Touch Focus Geo-tagging",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP HDR Support",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 30fps (expected) 1080p @ 30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 3500mAh–4000mAh (not finalized)",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Likely Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Optical Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-m35",
        "margin": 7.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m35": 65,
                    "zinwa-q27": 62.1
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m35"
            },
            {
                "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-m35": 98,
                    "zinwa-q27": 85
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m35"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m35": 76.3,
                    "zinwa-q27": 49.1
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m35"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m35": 100,
                    "zinwa-q27": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m35": 50,
                    "zinwa-q27": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "zinwa-q27"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m35": 100,
                    "zinwa-q27": 90.5
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m35"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy M35 packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Zinwa Q27 charges 8W faster.",
        "Zinwa Q27 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M35 or Zinwa Q27?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M35 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. Zinwa Q27 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 M35 and Zinwa Q27 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M35 is listed at PKR 115,999 and Zinwa Q27 at PKR 115,999. That makes Zinwa Q27 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M35 or Zinwa Q27?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M35 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 M35 or Zinwa Q27?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M35 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M35 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Zinwa Q27 a 3500 mAh cell, with 25W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M35 or Zinwa Q27?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M35 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M35 runs the Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm) while Zinwa Q27 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}