POCO X6 ProvsSamsung Galaxy A54
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
POCO X6 Pro wins
Verdict
POCO X6 Pro wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
POCO X6 Pro is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 299, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- POCO X6 Pro takes Performance — led by performance score (1,350,000 pts).
- POCO X6 Pro takes Display — led by pixel density (446 ppi).
- Samsung Galaxy A54 takes Camera — led by selfie camera (32 MP).
- POCO X6 Pro takes Battery — led by charging speed (67 W).
- POCO X6 Pro takes Price — led by price (299 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want…
- Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,350,000 pts vs 700,000 pts.
- Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want a bigger screen — 6.67 in vs 6.4 in.
- Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want a sharper screen — 446 ppi vs 403 ppi.
- Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,800 nits vs 1,000 nits.
- Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want faster charging — 67 W vs 25 W.
- Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want a lower price — 299 USD vs 329 USD.
Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 16 MP.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if you want better video quality — 90 pts vs 87 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if you want a better camera — 126 pts vs 122 pts.
At a glance
- POCO X6 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy A54
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
POCO X6 Pro
Choose POCO X6 Pro if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 299, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy A54
Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if camera matters most. It costs USD 329.
Pros & cons
POCO X6 Pro
- Strong chipset for price
- 67 W charging
- Cheap
- Average cameras
- Plastic build
- Software ads
Samsung Galaxy A54
- Glass back
- OIS camera
- 4 OS updates
- Mid-range chipset
- 25 W charging
- Thick bezels