Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Poco X5 Pro 5G: Which is better

Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Poco X5 Pro 5G: If you’re interested in buying a budget premium mid-range phone, then the Galaxy A54 from Samsung and POCO X5 Pro from Xiaomi are worthy candidates. Both smartphones have good cameras, big batteries, and nice displays.

If price is a factor for you to consider, you should know that the POCO X5 Pro is about €90 cheaper than the Galaxy A54 in Europe. In this Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Poco X5 Pro 5G comparison article, I’ll share with you the similarities (if any) and the differences between both smartphones. In the end, you’ll know which is better between the Galaxy A54 and Poco X5 Pro 5G.

Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Poco X5 Pro 5G

Specs	Galaxy A54	Poco X5 Pro
Display	6.4-inches, 120Hz	6.67-inches, 120Hz
Display Panel	AMOLED	AMOLED
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	up to 256GB	up to 256GB
MicroSD Card	YES	NO
Back Camera	50MP + 12MP + 5MP	108MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera	32MP	16MP
Chipset	Exynos 1380	Snapdragon 778G
Software	Android 13	Android 12
Battery	5,000mAh (25W)	5,000mAh (67W)
Water & DustProof	YES(IP67)	YES (IP53)

Galaxy A54 vs Poco X5 Pro 5G: Performance

The performance of the Galaxy A54 is powered by the Exynos 1380 chipset while that of the Xiaomi POCO X5 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset. The chipsets on both phones support 5G network connectivity. The Xiaomi POCO X5 Pro has better performance than the Galaxy A54 because of its chipset while the Samsung Galaxy A54 is more power efficient due to its chipset.

When it comes to performance, the POCO X5 Pro process data faster and is equipped with a more powerful GPU while the Galaxy A54 has a more efficient chipset. When playing games, the POCO X5 Pro offers a smoother experience without lag. To enjoy playing the Genshin Impact game on the Galaxy A54, I had to adjust the graphic settings to Medium.

For faster processing of data and rendering high graphics, the Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset of the POCO X5 Pro is better. But when it comes to power efficiency and cooling, the Exynos 1380 chipset of the Galaxy A54 is better.

Design, Display, and Durability

The Samsung Galaxy A54 is more durable than the POCO X5 Pro and also has a simpler design. The Galaxy A54 is rated IP67 water and dustproof which is better than the IP53 splash and dustproof rating of the POCO X5 Pro. The front glass of the Galaxy A54 is also stronger than the front glass of the POCO X5 Pro. Both phones survived our bend test and you can buy some of the latest Galaxy A54 cases and POCO X5 Pro cases to increase their durability.

The display of the POCO X5 Pro is bigger than that of the Galaxy A54. POCO X5 Pro has a 6.67-inch display which is bigger than the 6.4-inch display of the Galaxy A54. For those who love a big-screen phone, the POCO X5 Pro is your preferred choice here. However, both smartphones have the same display panel and resolution.

Both phones have the same AMOLED display panel, FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. The screen of both phones are flat and have the same punch-hole display. However, the bezels of the Galaxy A54 are thicker than that of the POCO X5 Pro and the display of the Galaxy A54 is brighter than that of the POCO X5 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy A54 has a Better Camera

On the rear, the Samsung Galaxy A54 features a 50MP OIS main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 5MP macro camera while the Xiaomi POCO X5 Pro features a 108MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. On the front, the Samsung Galaxy A54 has a 32MP camera while the POCO X5 Pro has a 16MP camera.

The Galaxy A54 has a better camera system than the POCO X5 Pro. Only the 108MP main camera of the POCO X5 Pro can records videos in 4K resolution and has no OIS stabilization feature. But the 50MP main camera and 32MP front camera of the Galaxy A54 can record videos in 4K resolution and has OIS stabilization.

Photos and videos taken with the cameras of both phones are good but those from the Galaxy A54 are better and sharper. The Galaxy A54 is a better camera smartphone than the POCO X5 Pro.

Galaxy A54 vs Poco X5 Pro 5G: Battery & Charging

Both the Galaxy A54 and POCO X5 Pro are powered by a 5,000mAh battery. But the POCO X5 Pro supports a 67W wired fast charging while the Galaxy A54 supports a 25W wired charging. It takes less time to charge the battery of the POCO X5 Pro and only the POCO X5 Pro supports reverse wired charging. None of these phones supports wireless charging.

Galaxy A54 vs Poco X5 Pro 5G: Software

The Samsung Galaxy A54 boots One UI 5.1 based on Android 13 out of the box while the Xiaomi POCO X5 Pro boots MIUI 14 based on Android 12 out of the box. Samsung has promised four years of software updates for the Galaxy A54 while Xiaomi has promised three years of software updates for the POCO X5 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Poco X5 Pro 5G: Price

The Xiaomi POCO X5 Pro is cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy A54. The price of the POCO X5 Pro (8 + 128GB) is about €399 while the price of the Galaxy A54 (8 + 128GB) is €489. The POCO X5 Pro is about €90 cheaper than the Galaxy A54 but is it better?

Buy Galaxy A54 and Poco X5 Pro 5G

Galaxy A54	Price
Buy on Amazon(EUR)	€489.00
Buy on Amazon(UK)	£449.00

Poco X5 Pro 5G	Price
Buy on Amazon	$359.99
Buy on Amazon(EUR)	€399.99

Verdict: Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Poco X5 Pro 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A54 has similar display features and the same battery size s the Xiaomi POCO X5 Pro. But, the Galaxy A54 has a better camera system and is more durable. The POCO X5 Pro on the other hand has a bigger display, faster-wired charging, better performance, and is cheaper.

The POCO X5 Pro is a better smartphone than the Galaxy A54 in some ways and the fact that it’s cheaper also makes it the better phone to buy. However, the Galaxy A54 offers a longer software update policy which makes it a better deal for long-term use.