Realme 10 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy A54: The Ultimate Showdown

The mid-range smartphone market is fiercely competitive, and two strong contenders are the Realme 10 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy A54. Both offer compelling features, but cater to slightly different needs. This comprehensive comparison will break down their strengths and weaknesses to help you decide which one deserves your money.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Realme 10 Pro+ boasts faster charging and a potentially more powerful chipset, while the Galaxy A54 shines with its brighter display, Samsung's software ecosystem, and generally better camera processing. For charging speed and raw power, Realme wins; for a polished experience and reliable camera, Samsung takes the lead.

PHONES
Phone Names	Realme 10 Pro+	Samsung Galaxy A54

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA	1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
	CDMA2000 1x	25, 41, 66, 71 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA

Launch
Announced	2022, November 17	2023, March 15
Status	Available. Released 2022, November 24	Available. Released 2023, March 24

Body
Build	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Dimensions	161.5 x 73.9 x 7.8 mm or 8 mm	158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm (6.23 x 3.02 x 0.32 in)
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	173 g / 175 g (6.10 oz)	202 g (7.13 oz)
	-	IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Display
Protection	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
Size	6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio)	6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 120Hz, 800 nits	Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Mediatek MT6877V Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)	Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
GPU	Mali-G68 MC4	Mali-G68 MP5
OS	Android 13, Realme UI 4.0	Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7

Memory
Card slot	No	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Single	16 MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide)	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Triple	108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)	50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.X", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro)
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera
Features	Panorama	-
Single	16 MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide)	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	No	No
35mm jack	-	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
	24-bit/192kHz audio	-

Comms
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes (market/region dependent)
Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (USA only)
	-	Virtual proximity sensing

Battery
Charging	67W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 17 min (advertised)	25W wired
Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable	5000 mAh

Misc
Colors	Dark Matter Black, Nebula Blue, Hyperspace	Lime, Graphite, Violet, White
Models	RMX3687, RMX3686	SM-A546V, SM-A546U, SM-A546U1, SM-A546B, SM-A546B/DS, SM-A546E, SM-A546E/DS, SM-A5460, SM-A546M, SM-A546M/DS, SM-A546W
Price	$ 269.00 / ₹ 22,999	€ 210.00 / $ 119.11 / £ 169.95 / ₹ 28,999
SAR	-	0.81 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	-	0.69 W/kg (head) 1.34 W/kg (body)

Tests
Battery life	Endurance rating 149h	Endurance rating 119h
Camera	Photo / Video	Photo / Video
Display	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-25.4 LUFS (Very good)	-26.6 LUFS (Good)
Performance	AnTuTu: 522376 (v9) GeekBench: 2371 (v5.1) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 506678 (v9) GeekBench: 2703 (v5.1), 2797 (v6) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Realme 10 Pro+

Faster Charging (67W)
Potentially better gaming performance
Sleek design
Competitive price

Unspecified display brightness
Camera processing may not be as refined as Samsung's
Software support may not be as long-term as Samsung's

Samsung Galaxy A54

Brighter display (980 nits)
Excellent camera processing
Samsung's One UI and ecosystem
Long-term software support

Slower charging (25W)
Performance slightly behind the Realme 10 Pro+ in some benchmarks
Can be more expensive

Display Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy A54 takes a clear lead in the display department. While both have 'infinite' contrast ratios (a marketing term), the A54's measured 980 nits peak brightness is significantly higher than the Realme 10 Pro+'s unspecified brightness. This translates to better visibility outdoors. The A54 also likely has better color accuracy and calibration, typical of Samsung displays. The Realme's display is still good, but not as impressive.

Camera Comparison

While both phones offer 'Photo / Video' capabilities, the Samsung Galaxy A54 consistently delivers better image quality, especially in challenging lighting conditions. Samsung's image processing is generally more refined, producing more natural-looking photos. The Realme 10 Pro+ might offer higher resolution sensors, but image processing is key. Video recording quality is also likely to be better on the A54.

Performance

The Realme 10 Pro+'s Dimensity 1080 chipset generally outperforms the Exynos 1380 in raw processing power, particularly in graphics-intensive tasks like gaming. The Dimensity 1080's 6nm process also contributes to slightly better power efficiency. However, Samsung's One UI is well-optimized, so the difference in everyday usage might not be drastically noticeable. The Realme's CPU configuration (2x Cortex-A78) is also slightly more powerful.

Battery Life

The Realme 10 Pro+ has a significant advantage with its 67W wired charging, promising a 50% charge in just 17 minutes. The Galaxy A54's 25W charging is considerably slower. While both have similar endurance ratings (119h/149h), the Realme's faster charging means less time tethered to a wall.

Buying Guide

The Realme 10 Pro+ is ideal for users prioritizing fast charging, gaming performance, and a sleek design. The Samsung Galaxy A54 is a better choice for those who value a vibrant display, a dependable camera, long-term software support, and the familiarity of the Samsung ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Which phone has better battery life?

Both have similar endurance ratings, but the Realme 10 Pro+ charges significantly faster.

❓ Is the Samsung Galaxy A54 worth the extra money?

If you prioritize display quality, camera performance, and long-term software support, then yes. Otherwise, the Realme 10 Pro+ offers excellent value.