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 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.

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 cornerstone of Samsung's 2023 Galaxy A-series mid-rangers packs in some nice upgrades over its predecessor, but battery life claims fall short of what’s promised, and more powerful phones can be had for the same price or less.

Modern Samsung Galaxy aesthetics; Nice camera system improvements; Superb long-term software support

Price hike in the UK versus A53; A little thick and heavy; No wireless charging

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

Apple has given select media outlets and YouTubers access to the new iPhone 14 ahead of when it begins arriving in customers' hands on Friday, September 16. There are two models of the ‌iPhone‌ 14, the standard 6.1-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 and the larger 6.7-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus.

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

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