Overall Score
69.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#610)69.3
Performance(#1232)70.8
Camera(#684)52.4
Display(#633)88.5
Battery(#1272)63.0
Build(#1571)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A34
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy A34 features a modern design with a glass front, plastic frame, and plastic back, weighing 199g and measuring 161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm.
- Its 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 1000 nits, providing vibrant visuals.
- Powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 1080 chipset, it delivers efficient performance with an octa-core CPU and options for up to 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide, and a 5 MP macro lens, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- A 13 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The 5000mAh battery supports 25W fast charging but lacks wireless charging.
- Running on Android 13 with One UI 6.1, the device is set to receive up to four major Android upgrades.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC.
- The phone also features stereo speakers but does not include a headphone jack.
- Available colors are Lime, Graphite, Violet, and Silver.
Specifications
General
Release Date2023, March 14
Announced2023, March 14
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.6"
TypeSuper AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MC4
Memory128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera13 MP
Front Camera Details13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps
Selfie Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details25W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm (6.35 x 3.07 x 0.32 in)
Weight199 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsLime, Graphite, Violet, Silver
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
OS VersionAndroid 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo