Samsung Galaxy M54 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Samsung Galaxy M54 (2023) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 55/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M54 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 767,711); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M54
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Samsung Galaxy M54 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2710
- Lighter: 162g vs 199g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M54 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 19 points higher (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M54 leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Samsung Galaxy M54 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M54 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (89/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M54 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 767711 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M54
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M54
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M54
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M54 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Samsung Galaxy M54 by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M54
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (89/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Samsung Galaxy M54 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (77/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M54 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (52/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (89/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M54 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M54 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M54 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy M54 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M54 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M54 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M54 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.