PhoneLifespan

13+ 5G vs Galaxy M54 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 13+ 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: 13+ 5G 70 · 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 13+ 5G $215
Buy with care$8.07/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M54 5G $220
Buy with care$10.42/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
13+ 5G 70Galaxy M54 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
13+ 5G 58Galaxy M54 5G 58

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
13+ 5G 67Galaxy M54 5G 67

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

Battery
13+ 5G 80Galaxy M54 5G 100

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

Software longevity
13+ 5G 32Galaxy M54 5G 25

The 13+ 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 6 months longer than the Galaxy M54 5G.

Value
13+ 5G 70Galaxy M54 5G 72

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec13+ 5GGalaxy M54 5G
Price (street)$215$220
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 EnergySamsung Exynos 1380
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging80W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm164.9 × 77.3 × 8.4 mm
Weight185 g199 g
Water resistanceIP65None
Supported untilSep 2028Mar 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.