{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-m55-vs-xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-27T00:23:50+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 82 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy M55 still wins on performance and camera, 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 149,999.",
    "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 Turbo 5 Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-26-2026-11_38_24-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 149999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-26T06:50:42+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 73.2,
                "overall": 86.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 29, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.99 × 77.93 × 8.15 mm",
                    "Weight": "219 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3500 nits peak brightness, 12-bit color, 3840Hz PWM dimming.",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Longjing Glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Immortalis-G925 MC12",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual 50 MP (f/1.5, 26mm, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (f/2.2, 15mm, ultrawide), LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "20 MP, f/2.2, wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-carbon lithium-ion, non-removable 9000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, LC3, ASHA, Auracast.",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, X-axis linear motor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max",
        "margin": 4.4,
        "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,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max": 63
                },
                "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-turbo-5-max": 96
                },
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-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-turbo-5-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-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-turbo-5-max": 73.2
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m55"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy M55 costs PKR 50,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max packs a 4,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max charges 55W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.4 points. It wins on battery & charging and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy M55 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 Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 is listed at PKR 99,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max at PKR 149,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M55 cheaper by PKR 50,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 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 M55 or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M55 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max a 9000 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 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 Turbo 5 Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm),."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}