PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M54 5G vs iQOO Z10 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The iQOO Z10 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Galaxy M54 5G 72 · iQOO Z10 5G 70 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$10.41/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Vivo iQOO Z10 5G $280
Buy with care$12.75/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M54 5G 70iQOO Z10 5G 80

The iQOO Z10 5G's screen is the better one — 6.77-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 5000 nits peak, 3840hz pwm.

Performance
Galaxy M54 5G 58iQOO Z10 5G 64

The iQOO Z10 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy M54 5G 67iQOO Z10 5G 55

The Galaxy M54 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy M54 5G 100iQOO Z10 5G 100

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy M54 5G 25iQOO Z10 5G 26

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Galaxy M54 5G 72iQOO Z10 5G 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M54 5GiQOO Z10 5G
Price (street)$220$280
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 5000 nits peak, 3840Hz PWM
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery6,000 mAh7,300 mAh
Charging25W wired90W wired
Rear cameras108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions164.9 × 77.3 × 8.4 mm163.4 × 76.4 × 7.9 mm
Weight199 g199 g
Water resistanceNoneSplash resistant (MIL-STD-810H)
Supported untilMar 2028Apr 2028

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