{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-m55-vs-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T21:29:12+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy M55 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Samsung Galaxy M55 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 99,999 against PKR 169,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-11_20_40-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T06:23:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 66,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 52.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 53.3,
                "overall": 70.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 14, 2021",
                    "Dimensions": "151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "169 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.2 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2400 x 1080 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X Adaptive 120Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core Up to 2.9 GHz on Exynos version",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G78 MP14 / Adreno 660, depending on chipset",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, One UI 3.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB LPDDR5",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "12MP + 64MP + 12MP, OIS, PDAF, 3x Hybrid Optical Zoom, up to 30x Space Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "10MP, f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-m55",
        "margin": 11.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 69.3,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 66
                },
                "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-m55": 98,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 91
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m55"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 69.6,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 52.9
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m55"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 62.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 50
                },
                "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-m55": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 53.3
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m55"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy M55 costs PKR 70,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M55 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M55 charges 20W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M55 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G 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 M55 and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 is listed at PKR 99,999 and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G at PKR 169,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M55 cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy M55 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M55 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G a 4000 mAh cell, with 45W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M55 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4nm) while Samsung Galaxy S21 5G runs the Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}