PhoneLifespan

12+ 5G vs Galaxy M54 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy M54 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · Galaxy M54 5G 72 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Realme 12+ 5G $215
Buy with care$10.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M54 5G $220
Buy with care$10.41/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
12+ 5G 70Galaxy M54 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12+ 5G 52Galaxy M54 5G 58

The Galaxy M54 5G's Samsung Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12+ 5G 67Galaxy M54 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
12+ 5G 80Galaxy M54 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy M54 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12+ 5G 24Galaxy M54 5G 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
12+ 5G 68Galaxy M54 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M54 5G at $10.41 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12+ 5GGalaxy M54 5G
Price (street)$215$220
Display6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)Samsung Exynos 1380
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm164.9 × 77.3 × 8.4 mm
Weight190 g199 g
Water resistanceIP54None
Supported untilMar 2028Mar 2028

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