Samsung Galaxy A54vsHonor 90
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Honor 90 wins
Verdict
Honor 90 wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Honor 90 is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 349 — USD 20 more than the Samsung Galaxy A54. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Honor 90 takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Honor 90 takes Display — led by screen size (6.7 in).
- Honor 90 takes Camera — led by selfie camera (50 MP).
- Honor 90 takes Battery — led by charging speed (66 W).
- Samsung Galaxy A54 takes Price — led by price (329 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 700,000 pts vs 650,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if you want a better camera — 126 pts vs 124 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if you want a lower price — 329 USD vs 349 USD.
Choose Honor 90 if you want…
- Choose Honor 90 if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Honor 90 if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.4 in.
- Choose Honor 90 if you want a sharper screen — 436 ppi vs 403 ppi.
- Choose Honor 90 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits.
- Choose Honor 90 if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 32 MP.
- Choose Honor 90 if you want faster charging — 66 W vs 25 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A54
- Honor 90
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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?
Samsung Galaxy A54
Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if price matters most. It costs USD 329, the lowest price in this group.
Honor 90
Choose Honor 90 if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 349.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A54
- Glass back
- OIS camera
- 4 OS updates
- Mid-range chipset
- 25 W charging
- Thick bezels
Honor 90
- 200 MP camera
- 50 MP selfie camera
- 66 W charging
- Mid-range chipset
- No wireless charging
- Software bloat