PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M54 5G vs Galaxy S24+

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24+

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24+ is supported until Jan 2031 at $12.61 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy M54 5G runs out in Mar 2028 ($10.44/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M54 5G 72 · Galaxy S24+ 71 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Samsung Galaxy M54 5G $220
Buy with care$10.44/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S24+ $699
Safe to buy$12.61/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M54 5G 70Galaxy S24+ 100

The Galaxy S24+'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Galaxy M54 5G 58Galaxy S24+ 92

The Galaxy S24+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy M54 5G 67Galaxy S24+ 79

The Galaxy S24+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Galaxy M54 5G 100Galaxy S24+ 78

6,000mAh vs 4,900mAh — the Galaxy M54 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy M54 5G 25Galaxy S24+ 66

The Galaxy S24+ is supported until Jan 2031 — 34 months longer than the Galaxy M54 5G.

Value
Galaxy M54 5G 72Galaxy S24+ 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M54 5GGalaxy S24+
Price (street)$220$699
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)
RAM8GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery6,000 mAh4,900 mAh
Charging25W wired45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions164.9 × 77.3 × 8.4 mm158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm
Weight199 g196 g
Water resistanceNoneIP68
Supported untilMar 2028Jan 2031

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