Samsung Galaxy M54 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy M54 (2023) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M54 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 768,212); the Samsung Galaxy M54 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy M54
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 768212
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2758
- Faster charging: 60W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M54 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M54 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M54 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 768212 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2758 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×77.3×8.4 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Samsung Galaxy M54
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy M54
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M54
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Samsung Galaxy M54 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M54 by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M54
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (96/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (86/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M54 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M54 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M54 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M54 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M54 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M54 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M54 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M54 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.