Samsung’s mid-range smartphones usually obtain the same old annual makeover within the type of two new fashions. The assessment models ought to arrive within the NextPit editorial workplace within the subsequent few days after we will study them in better element. Till then, we want to get hold of an outline by evaluating the 2 fashions primarily based on their technical specs. Let’s go!
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| Samsung’s 2023 Galaxy A variety | ||
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| Product | ||
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| MSRP | from $430 | from $450 |
| Show | 6.6″, Tremendous AMOLED | 6.4″, Tremendous AMOLED |
| FHD+ | ||
| 120 Hz refresh fee | ||
| SoC | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| Working reminiscence | 6 / 8 GB RAM | |
| Reminiscence | 128 / 256 GB | |
| Expandable reminiscence? | Sure, expandable as much as 1 TB | |
| OS | One UI 5.1 primarily based on Android 13 | |
| Digicam | Fundamental digital camera: 48 MP, f/1.8 aperture, OIS Ultrawide: 8 MP, f/2.2 aperture Macro: 5 MP, aperture f/2.4 |
Fundamental digital camera: 50 MP, f/1.8 aperture, OIS Ultrawide: 12 MP, f/2.2 aperture Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4 aperture |
| Selfie digital camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 aperture | 32 MP, f/2.2 aperture |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh Wired charging with 25 W |
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| Connectivity | To be confirmed: 5G / LTE / Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi Direct / Bluetooth 5.2 / NFC | |
| IP certification | IP67 | |
| Colours | Superior Lime, Superior Graphite, Superior Violet, Superior Silver | Superior Lime, Superior Graphite, Superior Violet, Superior White |
| Dimensions and weight | 6.4 x 3.1 x 0.3 in | 0.43 lb 161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm, approx. 199 g |
6.2 x 3 x 0.3 in | 0.44 lb 158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm, approx. 202 g |
A fast take a look at the {hardware} tells us that the Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 share many technical specs with one another. We’ll now undergo what the 2 mid-range smartphones have in widespread and what makes them completely different level by level. As soon as we have now reviewed each fashions, we’ll replace this submit with far more correct observations than what is feasible primarily based on the specs alone.
Show and case
A take a look at the design instantly raises eyebrows: With a display that measures 6.6″ throughout diagonally, the mannequin with the decrease mannequin designation—i.e. the Galaxy A34—is the bigger one. The A54 then again presents a 6.4″ display dimension. Surprisingly, the smaller A54 can also be three grams heavier with a thickness of 8.2 mm.
Other than that, each units have a large show bezel on the entrance, which appears considerably antiquated to me. The A54 homes the selfie digital camera within the show, or extra exactly, it resides within the punch gap. Samsung depends on a tear-shaped notch within the A34 which we already know primarily based on its predecessors.
A take a look at the again reveals the redesigned digital camera part, which is visually nearer to the Galaxy S23 sequence by ditching the digital camera island. Nevertheless, IP67 certification is as soon as once more an identical to the 2022 fashions.
The show presents FHD+ decision and 120 Hz refresh for each handsets. As well as, “Imaginative and prescient Booster” is meant to make the units adapt quicker to altering gentle situations.
Efficiency and connectivity
The octa-core SoC within the Galaxy A54 is the lately launched Exynos 1380, and similar to the Exynos 1280, the brand new SoC consists of ARM Cortex A78 cores (as much as 2.4 GHz) and Cortex A55 cores (as much as 2 GHz). Nevertheless, we discovered a 2+6 configuration in final 12 months’s SoC, whereas there at the moment are 4 cores every. Nevertheless, MediaTek’s Dimensity 1080 powers the A34 as assumed in a leak in December.
We’ll learn the way a lot of a efficiency enhance it will give us within the assessment. The SoCs are mated to 128 or 256 GB of inner reminiscence with expandable storage by way of a microSD card. As well as, there may be 8 GB of RAM, aside from the “small” A34, the place the 128 GB mannequin will likely be paired to six GB of RAM. Apart from help for Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and WLAN connectivity, each units naturally additionally use the 5G community.
Cameras
One factor that you just would possibly wish to rejoice in: There is no such thing as a longer a 2 MP macro digital camera! Somewhat, each units have a 5 MP macro sensor. Nevertheless, the primary digital camera is extra thrilling. Samsung presents a 50 MP shooter on the A54, whereas it has a 48 MP most important shooter on the A34. Each most important cameras are able to optical stabilization when snapping pictures. The A54 additionally has a slight lead within the ultrawide angle division (12 MP vs. 8 MP). Lastly, the selfie cam of the A34 stands at 12 MP, whereas Samsung has given the selfie cam of the A54 a 32 MP sensor.
The Nightography expertise and improved AI are supposed to enhance the outcomes of pictures, particularly at night time. We’ll let you know how nicely this really works within the opinions.
Software program
There’s nothing new to report from the software program division. Why ought to there be? You continue to rise up to 4 main Android updates in addition to 5 years of safety updates. Nevertheless, I ponder if the corporate additionally talked about “as much as” 4 or 5 upgrades final 12 months. All enjoyable is shipped with One UI 5.1, which is predicated on Android 13.
Battery and Fast-Charging
By way of battery life, there may be nothing new to report: Samsung continues to put in 5,000 mAh batteries in its mid-range handsets and denies you the charger within the field whereas charging at a comfy 25 W. Has something modified when it comes to effectivity and thus battery runtime? We’ll discover out within the detailed assessment!
Value and availability
Samsung has elevated the worth a bit in comparison with final 12 months’s units. The Galaxy A34 is out there from €389 (round $420). The Galaxy A54 is out there for €489 (round $525). Nevertheless, Samsung’s mid-range handsets are already among the many costlier ones in a really aggressive market phase, which doesn’t make it simpler for the corporate to shift models.
Each units can be found in a complete of 4 configurations. We’ll give you extra exact data as quickly as Samsung communicates it to the world. Listed below are the variants out there from the tip of March:
| Mannequin | RAM | Reminiscence | MSRP |
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| Galaxy A34 5G | 6 GB | 128 GB | €389 / n/a |
| Galaxy A34 5G | 8 GB | 256 GB | €459 / n/a |
| Galaxy A54 5G | 6 GB | 128 GB | €489 / $ 449 |
| Galaxy A54 5G | 8 GB | 256 GB | €539 / ? |
There are 4 completely different coloration choices for every mannequin: Samsung presents each the A54 and the A34 in Superior Lime, Superior Graphite, and Superior Violet. As well as, there may be an unique coloration: Superior Silver for the cheaper Galaxy A34, when you can select Superior White for the Galaxy A54.
At the moment, US pricing is out there just for the bottom A54 mannequin with 6/128 GB at $449.99, much like the A53’s MSRP. Right now, it’s unclear whether or not Samsung will launch the A35 within the North America. Maintain an eye fixed out for additional updates on this matter.
Preliminary ideas
I will not fall into the lure of complaining that hardly something has modified in comparison with final 12 months. Learn Antoine’s assessment of the Galaxy S23 Extremely and you will know what I imply. Even a barely improved SoC, brisker software program, and an improved digital camera, particularly due to AI, can considerably enhance the expertise with out being instantly noticeable on the specs sheet.
Fairly aside from that, I discovered it to be quite odd that Samsung gave the smaller mannequin bigger dimensions and in addition outfitted the A34 in an virtually an identical method to the A54. This might imply that the cheaper mid-range mannequin is already fully enough for almost all of customers on the market, and that they don’t have to intention for the costlier mannequin.
We’ll discover out what the 2 new Samsung smartphones are literally able to in an in depth assessment. After that, we will see whether or not the A34 would possibly even qualify for our finest smartphone to purchase under $400 class.
