Last updated: May 17, 2023
Top features at mid-range price. This phone should not be underestimated!
Samsung is a household name that always releases high-quality flagship products using its “S” brand. The “A” brand was released as a “younger sibling” line of products, but make no mistake – many of the features on A devices are as good as on the S line. And the Samsung Galaxy A54 is no exception here. The design language is very similar to the S devices (like the high-end Samsung Galaxy S23), and though the materials are not as premium, you will never feel that you’re holding a cheap or disposable device in your hands.
This phone features a beautiful 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of up to 120hz – something that’s not standard even on some high-end smartphones. While it might have some rather large bezels, this is expected on mid-range and budget phones, and it doesn’t detract from the colorful, bright screen.
There are several configurations for storage and RAM, which will vary between 128 GB and 256 GB of storage, and either 6 or 8 GB of RAM. While this might seem somewhat modest, keep in mind that (thankfully!) the storage can be expanded via its microSDXC slot.
The processor is an Exynos 1380 CPU. This is by no means a state-of-the-art processor like Google’s Tensor chips, or the Qualcomm CPUs that Samsung uses on the S line (notably the S23), but don’t let that fact fool you. Unless you require a great amount of processing power (like with the latest games), you will not feel any difference in performance in your day-to-day use.
Finally, the cameras included with the Galaxy A54 are nothing to scoff at. Gone are the days where a budget smartphone meant getting less-than-stellar cameras! The main camera has 50 MP with a digital zoom of up to 10x. The ultrawide is 12 MP, and the macro is 5 MP. The selfie camera boasts an excellent 32 MP, and you can record 4K video on both the main and the selfie cameras (4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps for the main camera, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps for the selfie camera).
With such great features at such a low price point, the Samsung Galaxy A54 is undtoubtedly the current standard by which all other sub-$500 smartphones should be measured. Stay tuned to read the full specs and the pros and cons of this device!