Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M54 5G
The Quick Answer
These phones target entirely different market segments. iPhone 11 Pro costs $999 with premium build quality, a refined 60Hz OLED display at 1200 nits, and the powerful A13 Bionic chipset that still delivers exceptional performance.
The Verdict
These phones target entirely different market segments. iPhone 11 Pro costs $999 with premium build quality, a refined 60Hz OLED display at 1200 nits, and the powerful A13 Bionic chipset that still delivers exceptional performance. Its camera system excels with 4K@60fps video, 2x optical zoom via telephoto, and computational photography prowess. Battery life reaches a full day with 3046 mAh and wireless charging included. Galaxy M54 5G undercuts at $399, offering better value through a massive 6000 mAh battery, 120Hz refresh rate, 5G connectivity, and a 108 MP sensor for daytime shooting. However, it lacks water resistance, uses plastic construction, maxes out at 4K@30fps video, and relies on the mid-range Exynos 1380 processor. Performance differences are substantial: the A13 Bionic outpaces the Exynos significantly in gaming and heavy apps. iOS 13 versus Android 13 comes down to preference. If you need flagship performance, premium materials, and best-in-class video, iPhone 11 Pro justifies its price. If budget matters and you value battery endurance and screen refresh rate over raw performance, Galaxy M54 5G delivers impressive practicality.
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 M54 5G if…
- →Massive 6000 mAh battery provides exceptional multi-day endurance
- →120Hz Super AMOLED Plus display is vibrant and smooth
- →108 MP main camera captures detailed daylight photos
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 M54 5G
Pros
- Massive 6000 mAh battery provides exceptional multi-day endurance
- 120Hz Super AMOLED Plus display is vibrant and smooth
- 108 MP main camera captures detailed daylight photos
- 5G connectivity for future-proof network access
- MicroSD expansion for additional storage
Cons
- Only 25W charging is slow for the 6000 mAh battery
- Exynos 1380 is a mid-range chip — struggles with heavy gaming
- No IP rating for water or dust resistance
- Plastic build feels cheap for the price
- 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro are filler cameras
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188 g | 199 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, textured matte glass | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm | 166.4 x 77.3 x 8.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, 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 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3046 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.8 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 2400 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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