Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Review: Galaxy A54 5G looks rather conventional, especially when held next to the Pixel 7a and its unorthodox camera bar. The A54 features a more traditional slab design with gently rounded corners and a column of lenses protruding from the back, somewhat mirroring the design of the more expensive Galaxy models.
It’s a departure from the design of the A53, which was more squared-off. The A54 doesn’t stand out, which could be better suited to some tastes. You can snag the phone in Awesome Violet or Awesome Graphite. That graphite model I tested is a nice-looking shade that won’t attract much attention.
Samsung Galaxy A54 Specs
Dimensions: 158.2 × 76.7 × 8.2mm
Weight: 202g
Screen: 6.4-inch 19.5:9 FHD+ (2340×1080) 120Hz Super AMOLED, protected by Gorilla Glass 5
Chipset: Samsung Exynos 1380
RAM: 6GB / 8GB
Storage: 128GB / 256GB + microSD (up to 1TB)
OS: Android 13
Primary camera: 50MP
Ultra-wide camera: 12MP
Macro camera: 5MP
Front camera: 32MP
Audio: Stereo speakers
Battery: 5,000mAh
Charging: 25W wired
Colors: Awesome Graphite, Awesome Violet, Awesome Lime, Awesome White
Samsung Galaxy A54 Pros
Minimalistic and clean design
Good primary camera
IP67 rating
Competent display
Samsung Galaxy A54 Cons
Performance could be better
Macro sensor is an average
Slow charging
Samsung Galaxy A54: Fun design, vibrant display
The lime green version of my A54 5G is quite pretty with its glossy glass back and metallic-looking edging. It feels nice enough to hold, although it lacks the more solid feel of the Pixel 6A or 7A. It’s IP67 rated for water resistance which will keep it safe during phone calls in the rain or around clumsy friends carrying beer.
At 6.4 inches, the display is larger than the Pixel 6A’s 6.1-inch screen, which is worth keeping in mind if you spend a lot of time playing mobile games or watching videos and would benefit from a larger screen. The Galaxy A54’s vibrant screen is quite a bit brighter than the Pixel 6A’s and 7A’s, making it more easily readable outdoors under direct sunshine.
Samsung Galaxy A54: Processor, software and battery
The Galaxy A54 runs on an Exynos 1380 processor, backed up by 6GB of RAM. It produced fair scores on benchmark tests considering its low price, coming in a bit below the Pixel 6A. Still, there’s enough power to make everyday web browsing, WhatsApp texting, and emailing feel swift. I managed to play both Genshin Impact and Asphalt 9: Legends at default settings with fairly smooth gameplay.
Samsung Galaxy A54: Three Cameras for Vibrant Snaps
On the back of the phone are three cameras; a 50-megapixel main camera, 12 12-megapixel ultrawide, and 5 5-megapixel macro camera. I found shots from the main camera to be generally decent, although the software optimizations often result in quite oversaturated images which look quite unnatural to my eye. Images look crisp however and the 2x preset digital zoom delivered sharp images.