Poco F6 vs Samsung Galaxy A54
The Verdict
Poco F6 delivers flagship performance at a compelling $349 price point with its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, substantially outpacing the Galaxy A54's dated Exynos 1380. Display quality favors Poco with 2400 nits peak brightness, 2712x1220 resolution, and superior AMOLED tech versus Samsung's 1000-nit panel. Camera systems both feature 50MP mains with OIS, though Poco's f/1.6 aperture and 4K@60fps video recording provide tangible advantages over Samsung's f/1.8 and 4K@30fps. Battery capacity matches at 5000mAh, but Poco's 90W charging demolishes Samsung's 25W implementation. Samsung edges forward only with IP67 water resistance (deeper than IP64) and broader storage options. For raw performance, display brilliance, and charging speed, Poco F6 represents significantly better value. Samsung suits users prioritizing durability and Samsung ecosystem integration, but performance-per-dollar decisively favors Poco.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco F6 if…
- →Near-flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 performance for $349
- →90W fast charging fills the battery in about 35 minutes
- →Bright 2400-nit AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A54 if…
- →IP67 dust and water resistance at mid-range price
- →Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Large 5000 mAh battery for multi-day use
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Poco F6
Pros
- Near-flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 performance for $349
- 90W fast charging fills the battery in about 35 minutes
- Bright 2400-nit AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution
- Lightweight at 179 g for a 6.67-inch phone
- Starts with 256 GB storage — no 128 GB compromise
Cons
- No ultrawide camera worth using at 8MP
- No wireless charging
- IP64 is basic splash protection — not waterproof
- MIUI/HyperOS has ads and bloatware
Samsung Galaxy A54
Pros
- IP67 dust and water resistance at mid-range price
- Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery for multi-day use
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
- OIS on the main camera improves low-light shots
Cons
- Exynos 1380 trails Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 rivals
- No telephoto camera, only a macro lens
- No wireless charging
- 25W charging is slow compared to Chinese competitors
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco F6 | Samsung Galaxy A54 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 179 g | 202 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 160.5 x 74.4 x 7.8 mm | 158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 20 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 5 MP macro |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired | 25W wired |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2400 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Exynos 1380 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
Related Comparisons
This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
Explore more in phones, see all Poco products or all Samsung products. View full details for the Poco F6 or the Samsung Galaxy A54.