Samsung Galaxy A54

Samsung Galaxy A54 Review

Design

The Samsung Galaxy A54, launched on March 24, 2023, features a sleek design with dimensions of 158.2 mm in height, 76.7 mm in width, and 8.2 mm in depth. It weighs 202 grams. The phone is constructed with a 2.5D curved glass screen protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It is available in four colors: White, Violet, Graphite, and Lime. The device is not foldable.

Display

The device sports a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, translating to a pixel density of 403 ppi. The display has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, and supports HDR10+ with a peak brightness of 1000 nits (HBM). It includes a hole-punch notch for the selfie camera, always-on display functionality, and scratch resistance. The display's features include capacitive multi-touch and a frameless design.

Performance

The Galaxy A54 is powered by the Exynos 1380 (5 nm) chipset, which features an Octa-core CPU configuration consisting of four 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. Graphics are handled by the Mali-G68 MP5 GPU. The phone is available with either 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. AnTuTu v10 benchmark scores are approximately 578,600. The device does not include a cooling system or gaming buttons. It has stereo speakers and supports Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio.

Camera

The rear camera system consists of a triple-lens setup. The primary lens is a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor (1/1.56", 1.00µm pixels, f/1.8) with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and 2x2 OCL. This is paired with a 13MP wide-angle lens (Samsung S5K3L6 ISOCELL sensor, 1/3.1", 1.12µm pixels, f/2.2) and a 5MP macro lens (f/2.4, 1.12µm pixels). The front-facing camera is a 32MP Sony IMX616 sensor (1/2.8", 0.80µm pixels, f/2.2) with Quad Bayer technology. The camera system includes features such as 4K video recording at 30fps with EIS, 1080p recording at 30/60fps with EIS, and 720p slow-motion video at 480fps with EIS. Additional features include digital zoom, autofocus, HDR, continuous shooting, and a variety of modes including Night Mode and Pro Video Mode. The device also offers optical stabilization, digital image stabilization, and ultra stable video features. DxOMark scores include 107 for mobile, 106 for photo, and 115 for video.

Battery Life

The Galaxy A54 is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery. It supports 25W fast charging, but lacks wireless charging capabilities. The battery is non-removable.

Software

The device runs on Android 13 with an upgrade path to Android 17.

Connectivity

The phone features a USB Type-C 2.0 port with OTG support. It includes Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with dual-band support and Wi-Fi Direct. Bluetooth 5.3 with a full suite of profiles including aptX and LDAC is included. GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS, and Galileo are supported for location services. It utilizes a Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM). 5G bands are well-represented, along with full support for 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G networks. NFC is present and the device has the standard set of sensors including an accelerometer, gyro, compass, and barometer, as well as an under-display fingerprint sensor.

Pricing

The Samsung Galaxy A54 is categorized as a medium-priced phone. Price points vary by region and configuration. For example the 8GB/128GB variant has been seen at prices ranging from $178.00-$308.83 and the 8GB/256GB ranges from $235.95-$363.01.

Overall Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy A54 presents a strong mid-range option with a vibrant Super AMOLED display, a capable Exynos chipset, a versatile camera system with OIS, and good battery life. The inclusion of a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ further enhance the visual experience. While it lacks wireless charging, the 25W fast charging capability and robust software support make it a competitive device in its category. The availability of multiple RAM/Storage variants and a wide range of color options also add to its appeal.