The Fight for 5G Mid-Range Smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A53 and A54
The mid-range phone market has become increasingly competitive in recent years. In order to stand out from the crowd, phone manufacturers have pushed the boundaries of technology. Samsung is one of the biggest players in this arena, and their latest 5G capable mid-range offerings — the Galaxy A53 and A54 — demonstrate that they are ready to take the fight head on.
Design & Materials
The Galaxy A53 and A54 both share a similar design language with subtle differences between them. Starting with the A53, it has a 6.5” Super AMOLED screen that features a resolution of 1080x2400 (FHD+) and a 120Hz refresh rate. It also has a 420 cd/m² brightness rating and a million-to-one contrast ratio. The usable surface area is 84.5% and the display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The A54 comes equipped with a 6.4” Super AMOLED screen with similar specs, but with a slightly lower 82.4% usable surface area. Both devices also feature stereo speakers for an immersive audio experience, as well as Dolby Atmos for a truly cinema-like feel. In terms of materials, both phones have a plastic frame and glass back, giving it a premium feel.
Hardware
When it comes to hardware, the Galaxy A53 and A54 offer some impressive specs. The A53 is powered by the Samsung Exynos 1280 processor, while the A54 is equipped with the Exynos 1380. Both processors are based on a 5nm architecture and are backed by either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. When it comes to storage, both phones come with options ranging from 128GB to 256GB, with expansion support through a microSD card. The A53 scored 415448 points on AnTuTu v9 and the A54 achieved 507000 points. For security, both phones feature an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Camera
When it comes to cameras, the Galaxy A53 and A54 both come with quad and triple rear-camera setups respectively. The A53 features a 64MP main camera, accompanied by a 12MP ultra-wide lens, 5MP depth sensor and 5MP macro lens. The A54 has a 50MP main camera, bolstered by a 13MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro camera and a 5MP depth sensor. On the front is a 32MP selfie camera on both phones. Both phones can record video up to 4K quality, and feature Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for shaking-free videos.
Connectivity & Battery
In terms of connectivity, both the A53 and A54 are 5G capable. They both feature Dual SIM support, NFC, eSIM, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.1 (on the A53) and 5.3 (on the A54). The A53 is powered by a 5000mAh battery, while the A54 is equipped with the same capacity. They both support 25W fast charging.
Release Dates
The Samsung Galaxy A53 and A54 both have a projected released date of March 2022 and 2023 respectively.
Conclusion
The Galaxy A53 and A54 are Samsung’s latest offerings in the 5G mid-range phone market and they are sure to make a splash. With their superior design and hardware, as well as their impressive camera setup and 5G capability, the A53 and A54 are a force to be reckoned with. We’ll have to wait until 2022 and 2023 to get our hands on these phones, but they’re sure to be worth the wait.
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Ki Cost-effective Score |
7.9
Ki Cost-effective Score |
8.2
Ki Cost-effective Score |
Design and Screen score | 7.4 Design & Materials | 6.6 Design & Materials |
Performance and Hardware score | 6.8 Performance & Hardware | 7.3 Performance & Hardware |
Camera score | 6.7 Camera | 8.1 Camera |
Connectivity score | 8.1 Connectivity | 8.3 Connectivity |
Battery score | 8.0 Battery | 8.0 Battery |
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User score |
7.9
44 reviews
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9.4
15 reviews
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Specs |
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Inches | 6.5" | 6.4" |
Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ |
Usable surface | 84% useful | 82% useful |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
Dimensions |
74.8 mm 159.6 mm 8.1 mm |
76.7 mm 158.2 mm 8.2 mm |
Weight | 189 g | 202 g |
Micro |
Exynos 1280 Octa-Core |
Exynos 1380 Octa-Core |
RAM | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
AnTuTu |
415.448 v9 |
507.000 v9 |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Main Camera |
1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 2 3 4 |
1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 IMX766 2 3 |
Selfie Camera | SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 | SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 |
Bands | ||
OS | Android 13 Tiramisu | Android 13 Tiramisu |
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Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Aliases | SM-A536B, SM-A536B/DS, SM-A536BZWNEUB | SM-A546V, SM-A546U, SM-A546U1, SM-A546B, SM-A546B/DS, SM-A546E, SM-A546E/DS, SM-A5460 |
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Release date |
March 2022, 1 year ago |
March 2023, 2 months ago |
State | On Sale | On Sale |
Market | Global | Global |
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Size |
74.8 mm
Print 3D Model
159.6 mm 8.1 mm See more details
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76.7 mm
Print 3D Model
158.2 mm 8.2 mm See more details
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Weight | 189 g | 202 g |
Usable surface | 84 % | 82 % |
Materials | Plastic | Plastic, Glass |
Resistance | IP67 | IP67 |
Colors |
Black
White
Cyan
Copper
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Black
White
Violet
Lima
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Diagonal | 6.5" | 6.4" |
Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
Resolution |
FHD+ 1080 x 2400 px |
FHD+ 1080 x 2340 px |
Density | 405 Pixels per inch | 403 Pixels per inch |
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Model | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Exynos 1380 |
CPU | 2x Cortex-A78 2.4 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz | 4x2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 |
Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
Manufacturing | 5 nm | 5 nm |
Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
64 Bits | Yes | Yes |
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GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 4x cores 1GHz | ARM Mali-G68 MP5 |
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RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
Type | -- | LPDDR4X RAM |
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Score |
415.448
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 78% of devices
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507.000
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 82% of devices
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Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Type | -- | -- |
SD Slot |
Yes
, Slot for SD or second SIM card |
Yes
, Slot for SD or second SIM card |
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Fingerprint | Yes, in screen | Yes, in screen |
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Sensors |
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Notifications LED | -- | -- |
Cooling system | No | No |
Gaming buttons | No | No |
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No. of cameras | Quad rear camera | Triple rear camera |
1 Camera type |
Standard |
Standard |
Resolution | 64 Mpx | 50 Mpx |
Sensor | Unknown | Sony IMX766 |
Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Aperture | ƒ/ 1.8 | ƒ/ 1.8 |
ISO | -- | -- |
Pixel size | -- | 1.00 µm |
Pixel Binning | -- | 1-4 (2x2) |
Sensor size | -- | 1/1.56" |
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Flash | LED | LED |
Optical Stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
Slow Motion Video |
Yes, 240 fps |
Yes, 240 fps |
Others |
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SELF Camera type |
Dedicated |
Dedicated |
Resolution | 32 Mpx | 32 Mpx |
Sensor | Unknown | Sony IMX616 |
Type | -- | CMOS |
Aperture | ƒ/ 2.2 | ƒ/ 2.2 |
Pixel size | -- | 0.80 µm |
Pixel Binning | -- | 1-4 (2x2) |
Sensor size | -- | 1/2.8" |
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DxOMark Score |
79 Mobile 98 Photo 45 Video |
107 Mobile 106 Photo 115 Video |
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5G |
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4G LTE |
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3G |
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2G |
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Dual SIM | Dual Sim Dual Standby | Dual Sim Dual Standby |
Type |
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Wi-Fi |
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Others |
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Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Others |
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Navigation |
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USB |
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European measurement The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue. |
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0.690 W/Kg on head
1.340 W/Kg on body |
American measurement The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue |
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Capacity |
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Fast charge |
Yes, 25.0W |
Yes, 25.0W |
Others |
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Operating System |
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Google Services (official) | Yes | Yes |