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POCO M8 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

WINNER
POCO M8 5G

Xiaomi

POCO M8 5G

$229

48.2Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
44.6Inno Score
35Performance31.4
64Display46
31.6Camera46.8
57.4Battery43.7
70.7Features78.7
14 spec wins — POCO M8 5G4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

InnoReviews verdict

POCO M8 5G wins this phone face-off, 48.2 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+18) and battery (+14). Samsung Galaxy A54 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO M8 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 35 vs 31
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 46
  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 44
  • 220% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $449

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 71
  • 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
  • Has OIS — the other doesn't
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: POCO M8 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
SpecPOCO M8 5GSamsung Galaxy A54 5G
Screen size6.77 ″+6%6.4 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080x23922340x1080
Pixel density388 ppi403 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,200 nits+220%1,000 nits
Screen-to-body92 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO M8 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
SpecPOCO M8 5GSamsung Galaxy A54 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 3Samsung Exynos 1380
AnTuTu 11837,903+13%Bottom 30%740,251Bottom 16%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)292,124+1%Bottom 20%290,514Bottom 19%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)130,371+45%Bottom 36%89,805Bottom 19%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)179,700+36%Bottom 39%132,447Bottom 6%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)235,708+4%Bottom 25%227,485Bottom 19%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,024+1%Bottom 35%1,010Bottom 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,960+7%Bottom 38%2,760Bottom 30%
Wild Life Extreme stability99 %Top 26%—
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256/512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO M8 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
SpecPOCO M8 5GSamsung Galaxy A54 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera20 MP32 MP+60%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO M8 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
SpecPOCO M8 5GSamsung Galaxy A54 5G
Capacity5,520 mAh+10%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+80%25 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: POCO M8 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
SpecPOCO M8 5GSamsung Galaxy A54 5G
Weight178 g+12%202 g
Thickness7.4 mm+10%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP66IP67
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO M8 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
SpecPOCO M8 5GSamsung Galaxy A54 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO M8 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
SpecPOCO M8 5GSamsung Galaxy A54 5G
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS 2)Android 13 (One UI 5.1)
OS update pledge4 years4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO M8 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
SpecPOCO M8 5GSamsung Galaxy A54 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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