{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-m55-vs-zte-nubia-neo-5-max/",
    "generated": "2026-09-02T09:42:36+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy M55 vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy M55 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, 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 148,999.",
    "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": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-neo-5-max",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-neo-5-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-29-2026-11_12_25-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 148999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-29T06:23:16+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59.7,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 62.9,
                "overall": 73.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "180.9 × 88.4 × 8.0 mm.",
                    "Weight": "245 g.",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "7.5 inches.",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 1000 nits Peak Brightness,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G610 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, MyOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X.",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB, UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps, HDR."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7100 mAh, Li-Po, Dual-Cell, Non-Removable.",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging, USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery (PD), Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM), Dual Standby.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot.",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Pressure-Sensitive Gaming Triggers, RGB Lighting, Z-Axis Linear Motor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-m55",
        "margin": 8.3,
        "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,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 59.7
                },
                "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,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 79
                },
                "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,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 87
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m55"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m55": 62.5,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 75
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-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,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 62.9
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m55"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy M55 costs PKR 49,000 less.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max packs a 2,100 mAh larger battery.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M55 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M55 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M55 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and value for money. ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max 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 ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 is listed at PKR 99,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max at PKR 148,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M55 cheaper by PKR 49,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M55 or ZTE nubia Neo 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 ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M55 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max a 7100 mAh cell, with 45W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M55 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M55 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M55 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4nm) while ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}