If you’re a heavy smartphone gamer or prioritize performance above all else, then we don’t recommend the Galaxy A54 – instead, consider options like iQOO Neo 7 or OnePlus 11R. However, if you value overall user experience over benchmark numbers, then the Galaxy A54 is worth considering.

With Samsung appearing to have no plans for a Galaxy A74 (unless you count the M54 ), it seems that the Galaxy A54 is officially the top-end Galaxy A-series variant for 2023. Following a design language that’s very close to the Galaxy S23 series , the A54 is the only A-series model to have a glass...

I'm very happy with my new phone and I love the colour.

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is a decent mid-range phone

Good looking, well-built, mid-range, Bright, 120Hz refresh rate, colour-accurate sAMOLED, Decent day or two battery life., Great Android and One UI upgrade policy 2+4+5 (Warranty/OS/Patches), Better than social media class camera

No charger inbox., Video stabilisation is only available in 1080p., Phone antenna signal strength only for good tower coverage areas, Can’t mount external SSD for live storage

The Samsung Galaxy A54 stands proudly apart from its siblings in the A series range, and deserves to be among its S series counterparts.

The Samsung Galaxy A54 is a solid mid-ranger that ticks most boxes – it has a great display, premium build, a decent camera setup and a large battery – but slight performance niggles and inconsistent battery life stop it from being an instant recommendation.

Premium look and build, Great 120Hz AMOLED display, Huge 5,000mAh battery, New and improved 50MP camera, You want a solid all-rounder: The Galaxy A54 boasts a decent design, a pretty good display, a capable main rear camera and a large battery.

Inconsistent battery life, No display HDR support, Can be a bit slow at times, Slow charge times, You want the best performance possible: Even with the upgraded Exynos 1380, the Galaxy A54 isn’t quite as powerful as some key rivals like the Pixel 6a.

The Galaxy A54 has a big, bright screen and a big battery, making it a great every-day device, although one which - on balance - seems more expensive than it should be.

Big, vivid and bright display with 120Hz refresh, Strong battery life - almost two days of use, IP67 rated water/dust resistance, Strong main camera

Can stutter and lag at times, Ultrawide and macro cameras aren't the greatest, Lots of software bloat

A return to form for Samsung’s A-series

Great-looking screen, Capable camera system, IP67 water resistance

Clunky styling, No RAW photo capture, No wireless charging

Really awesome? The Galaxy A54 5G is the poster child for Samsung's mid-range devices. Our review highlights upgrades over last year's model, especially the SoC, display brightness, a new sensor for the main camera as well as eSIM support.

very bright and accurate display, hybrid-SIM plus eSIM, fast microSD slot, long-term updates, accurate positioning, dust and waterproof

no DC dimming, slow charging, no wireless charging, slow memory, poor gaming performance, few audio codecs for Bluetooth

“The Samsung Galaxy A54's colorful design and screen are matched by the colorful photos it takes, and while it's a sensible, good-value buy, it's let down by disappointing battery life.”

Eye-catching colors, It looks like the Galaxy S23, Colorful screen, Speakers sound good, Long software commitment

Battery doesn't last two days, No wireless charging, Camera lacks realism