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.

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

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

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 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

“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

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

The iPhone 14 isn’t much of an upgrade over the iPhone 13, but it’s still a great device and an upgrade for anyone coming from the iPhone 11 or older.

Great camera, Good battery, Emergency features are cool, Still excellent performance

Display could use some upgrades