{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-m55-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T22:10:09+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy M55 and the Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy M55 leads on performance. The Samsung Galaxy M55 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 99,999 against PKR 189,999.",
    "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": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-10_42_43-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 189999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-13T05:47:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 57.4,
                "overall": 84.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 12, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.8 x 77.2 x 8.45 mm",
                    "Weight": "238 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, LTPO 185Hz 68 billion colors HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple 200MP + 50MP Periscope Telephoto + 50MP Ultrawide OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "9070 mAh Silicon-Carbon Non-Removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging, 27W Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Under-Display Ultrasonic Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Ultrasonic Fingerprint",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.2,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 69.3,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 59
                },
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 69.6,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 62.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 57.4
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m55"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy M55 costs PKR 90,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max packs a 4,070 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max charges 55W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max 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 M55 and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 is listed at PKR 99,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max at PKR 189,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M55 cheaper by PKR 90,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M55 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max a 9070 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M55 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4nm) while Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}