Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 mini if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 mini if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Samsung Galaxy A54
Performance
76.8 ★
60.5
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
72.6 ★
61.0
Overall
62.7
74.0 ★
Value for Money
—
Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 13 mini
76.8/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A54
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A54
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 13 mini
72.6/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A54
74.0/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A54
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 mini
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A54
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A54
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 mini
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A54
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.40"
6.40"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2340
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G68 MP5
RAM
4 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide)
Quad Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) + 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2438 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Fast charging 25W wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Hybrid Dual SIM, Dual Standby, (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.30 in)
158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm
Weight
141g
202g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green
Lime, Graphite, Violet, White
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 13
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Pros
- Strong performance
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
Samsung Galaxy A54
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 13 mini or Samsung Galaxy A54?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 13 mini or Samsung Galaxy A54?
Samsung Galaxy A54 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A54 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 13 mini is better for gaming with a score of 72.6/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A54 offers better value at PKR 140,999 with a value score of 2.1.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 13 mini and Samsung Galaxy A54?
Apple iPhone 13 mini costs PKR 218,999 while Samsung Galaxy A54 costs PKR 140,999. The price difference is PKR 78,000.
More Comparisons
vs
Apple iPhone 13 mini
vs
Samsung Galaxy A55
vs
Apple iPhone 13 mini
vs
Samsung Galaxy A56
vs
Apple iPhone 13 mini
vs
Samsung Galaxy A53
vs
Apple iPhone 13 mini
vs
Samsung Galaxy A37
vs
Apple iPhone 13 mini
vs
Samsung Galaxy A35
vs
Samsung Galaxy A54
vs
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
vs
Samsung Galaxy A54
vs
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
vs
Samsung Galaxy A54
vs
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
vs
Samsung Galaxy A54
vs
Apple iPhone 12