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Samsung has launched the Galaxy A34 5G and Galaxy A54 5G, its latest mid-range smartphones. The latter is a premium model featuring better cameras, a more powerful processor, and some extras like a glass back. The devices share a lot of specs, though. Let’s check them all out.
Galaxy A54 5G specs and features
The Galaxy A54 5G is Samsung’s highest-specced Galaxy A model this year. The device is powered by the newly-launched Exynos 1380 processor that clocks at up to 2.4 GHz and comes with an integrated AI engine. The chipset is paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB internal storage. You can insert a microSD card of up to 1TB capacity if you want more storage space.
This phone sports a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits peak brightness. Samsung has equipped it with three cameras on the back: a 50MP primary shooter, 12MP ultrawide lens, and 5MP macro camera. You get OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization, Nightography, and 4K video recording here. For selfies and video calls, you get a 32MP camera inside that tiny hole in the display.
Samsung is shipping the Galaxy A54 5G with Android 13-based One UI 5.1 out of the box. The company also promises four years of Android OS updates (up to Android 17) and five years of security updates for the phone. Other highlights include an under-display fingerprint scanner, an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, stereo speakers, Gorilla Glass 5 at the front and back, and Samsung Knox security. The whole setup is fueled by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging via a USB Type-C port.
Galaxy A34 5G specs and features
The Galaxy A34 5G features a similarly-specced display that measures 6.6 inches diagonally. But instead of a hole-punch design, Samsung has gone with a U-shaped notch here. The company also downgrades the device to MediaTek’s slightly older Dimensity 1080 processor. RAM and storage configurations remain unchanged from the Galaxy A5 5G and so does support for microSD cards of up to 1TB capacity.
However, you’ll find differences again on the back. Firstly, the Galaxy A34 5G has a plastic back. Moreover, its primary camera is a 48MP sensor while the ultrawide lens downgrades to an 8MP unit. The macro camera carries over unchanged but the selfie shooter has a resolution of 13MP. Thankfully, Samsung isn’t stripping this model from photography features like OIS, VDIS, NIghtography, and 4K video recording.
The rest of the setup is largely unchanged too. The Galaxy A34 5G shares the battery capacity, charging speed, IP rating, fingerprint scanner, and Samsung Knox security with its beefier sibling. Even Samsung’s Android support remains the same. Overall, the two devices are nice packages that cater to people with specific needs and budgets. The Galaxy A54 5G boasts some premium features but the Galaxy A34 5G is no slouch.
Price and availability
Samsung is initially releasing the Galaxy A34 5G and Galaxy A54 5G in Asia and Europe, with the US to follow in April. The former starts at £349 in the UK and €389 in the rest of Europe (6GB+128GB variant). The 8GB+256GB variant costs £399/€459. The 6GB RAM version of the Galaxy A54 5G isn’t available in the region, though. You’ll have to shell out £449/€489 for the 8GB+128GB option and £499/€539 for 256GB of storage. The company hasn’t revealed the pricing details for Asia.
In the US, meanwhile, Samsung will only release the Galaxy A54 5G with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It will set you back by $449.99. The company will start taking pre-orders for the phone on March 30, with sales commencing on April 6. The handset will be available in Awesome Lime, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Violet, and Awesome White colors. Those buying the Galaxy A34 5G in Europe or other regions will get an Awesome Silver option instead of an Awesome White.
