Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 11 Pro commands a $550 premium over Samsung's Galaxy A54 5G, and whether that justifies the cost depends entirely on your priorities. The iPhone 11 Pro excels with its brilliant 1200-nit Super Retina XDR OLED display, the powerful A13 Bionic chip, and superior video capabilities at 4K 60fps. Its camera system, though lower in megapixels, delivers exceptional low-light performance and color accuracy through computational photography. However, Samsung offers genuine advantages at half the price: a 5000 mAh battery versus 3046 mAh (roughly 40% larger), faster 120Hz display refresh for smoother scrolling, 5G connectivity, and faster 25W charging. The Galaxy A54 5G also features a higher resolution main camera at 50MP and 6GB of RAM versus 4GB. Build quality favors iPhone with its stainless steel frame, though the plastic Galaxy feels less premium. For content creators and those prioritizing camera quality and processing power, the iPhone 11 Pro remains superior. Budget-conscious users seeking longer battery life, 5G, and solid everyday performance will find the Galaxy A54 5G an exceptional value proposition.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 Pro if…
- →Triple camera system with Night mode
- →Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- →18W fast charger included in the box
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G if…
- →Excellent 5000 mAh battery life
- →Four years of OS updates guaranteed
- →120Hz Super AMOLED display
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
Pros
- Triple camera system with Night mode
- Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- 18W fast charger included in the box
- A13 Bionic was the fastest mobile chip in 2019
- Premium matte glass finish
Cons
- No 5G support
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Smaller battery than Pro Max
- Wide notch design
- Starting at $999 for 64 GB was steep
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Pros
- Excellent 5000 mAh battery life
- Four years of OS updates guaranteed
- 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- IP67 water resistance at mid-range
- Good 50 MP main camera with OIS
Cons
- Exynos 1380 is modest for gaming
- Slow 25W charging with no wireless
- Plastic frame feels less premium
- 5 MP macro camera is low quality
- No telephoto lens
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188 g | 202 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, textured matte glass | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm | 158.3 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3046 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.8 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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