Samsung Galaxy M54 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Samsung Galaxy M54 (2023) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M54 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 767,711); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M54
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Samsung Galaxy M54 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 201g
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2710
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M54 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Samsung Galaxy M54 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Samsung Galaxy M54 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (74/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M54 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 767711 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×77.3×8.4 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M54
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M54
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M54
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M54 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Samsung Galaxy M54 by 77.3% 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 Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (96/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Samsung Galaxy M54 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Samsung Galaxy M54 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (74/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M54 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M54 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M54 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy M54 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M54 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M54 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.