Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M54 5G
The Quick Answer
Apple's iPhone 13 Pro commands a 2.5x price premium with legitimate performance and camera advantages that justify the cost for power users.
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 13 Pro commands a 2.5x price premium with legitimate performance and camera advantages that justify the cost for power users. The A15 Bionic processor delivers superior raw performance and sustained speeds compared to the Exynos 1380, while the camera system excels with its optical zoom, 1200-nits brightness peak, and professional video capabilities like ProRes and Cinematic mode. The Super Retina XDR OLED display offers superior color accuracy and HDR content, plus IP68 water resistance. Samsung's Galaxy M54 5G, however, provides exceptional value at $399. Its 6000 mAh battery crushes the iPhone's 3095 mAh capacity, delivering 2-3 extra days of real-world usage. The 108 MP main sensor captures more detail in stills, the 6.7-inch screen provides more screen real estate, and USB-C is more convenient than Lightning. Android 13 offers customization iOS lacks. Choose the iPhone 13 Pro if you prioritize professional video, gaming performance, and ecosystem integration. Pick the Galaxy M54 5G if longevity between charges and storage capacity matter most at half the price. Both phones are excellent; your choice depends on whether you value premium performance or practical battery endurance.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 Pro if…
- →ProMotion 120Hz adaptive display
- →Cinematic mode and ProRes video recording
- →Durable Ceramic Shield front cover
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 13 Pro
Pros
- ProMotion 120Hz adaptive display
- Cinematic mode and ProRes video recording
- Durable Ceramic Shield front cover
- Excellent A15 Bionic performance
- All-day battery life
Cons
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- 12 MP camera system unchanged resolution
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- Relatively small 3095 mAh battery
- Starting at $999 was expensive
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 13 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 199 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, Ceramic Shield front | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 166.4 x 77.3 x 8.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, ProRes, Cinematic mode | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 3x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3095 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 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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