PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M54 5G vs POCO F6

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The POCO F6 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Galaxy M54 5G 72 · POCO F6 69 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
Xiaomi POCO F6 $330
Buy with care$14.27/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M54 5G 70POCO F6 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy M54 5G 58POCO F6 82

The POCO F6's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy M54 5G 67POCO F6 67

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

Battery
Galaxy M54 5G 100POCO F6 80

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

Software longevity
Galaxy M54 5G 25POCO F6 28

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Galaxy M54 5G 72POCO F6 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M54 5GPOCO F6
Price (street)$220$330
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz6.67-inch CrystalRes Flow AMOLED, 1.5K, up to 120Hz, 480Hz touch sampling
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired90W wired
Rear cameras108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main (Sony IMX882, OIS, f/1.59), 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions164.9 × 77.3 × 8.4 mm160.5 × 74.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight199 g179 g
Water resistanceNoneIP64
Supported untilMar 2028May 2028

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