Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Samsung Galaxy M54 5G
The Quick Answer
Apple's iPhone 12 mini targets those prioritizing compactness and performance, while Samsung's Galaxy M54 5G caters to users who value battery life and screen real estate.
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 12 mini targets those prioritizing compactness and performance, while Samsung's Galaxy M54 5G caters to users who value battery life and screen real estate. The iPhone 12 mini excels with its compact 5.4-inch display, superior processing power via the A14 Bionic chip, and exceptional camera system that shoots 4K at 60fps with Dolby Vision HDR support. Its Ceramic Shield and IP68 rating provide durability advantages. However, its 2227 mAh battery requires frequent charging, and the 60Hz display feels dated. Samsung counters with a massive 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED Plus display, a hefty 6000 mAh battery delivering 2-3 days of use, and higher megapixel cameras (108 MP main). The Galaxy M54 5G also offers 8GB RAM standard versus the iPhone's 4GB. The trade-offs are clear: the iPhone delivers flagship performance in a premium package, while Samsung prioritizes endurance and value at $300 less. For daily productivity and gaming, the iPhone 12 mini wins. For budget-conscious users seeking all-day battery life and a larger screen, the Galaxy M54 5G makes more sense. This is a genuine tie based on different use cases.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 mini if…
- →Lightest 5G iPhone at just 133 g
- →Compact form factor perfect for one-handed use
- →Same A14 Bionic as larger iPhone 12 models
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 12 mini
Pros
- Lightest 5G iPhone at just 133 g
- Compact form factor perfect for one-handed use
- Same A14 Bionic as larger iPhone 12 models
- Beautiful OLED display despite small size
- MagSafe accessory support
Cons
- Very small 2227 mAh battery with poor endurance
- No telephoto camera
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- 5G usage drains battery quickly
- Discontinued after poor sales
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 12 mini | Samsung Galaxy M54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 133 g | 199 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm | 166.4 x 77.3 x 8.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 4K@30fps |
| 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, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2227 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.4 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 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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