Samsung Galaxy A34
#584
Samsung Galaxy M54
#785Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A34
Samsung Galaxy M54
Performance
87.888.2
Camera
82.682.0
Display
90.489.3
Battery
33.737.7
Build
72.673.0
Connectivity
79.583.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
74.169.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A34 and Galaxy M54 both feature robust build quality with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and plastic frames, but the M54 is slightly larger and thicker.
- In terms of display, the A34 has a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED screen, while the M54 offers a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, both with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, the A34 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 1080, whereas the M54 utilizes the Exynos 1380, with both providing solid multitasking capabilities.
- The A34's camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the M54 boasts a significantly higher 108 MP main sensor, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the A34 at 5000 mAh and the M54 at 6000 mAh, both supporting 25W charging.
- Lastly, both devices run Android 13, but the A34 features One UI 6.1, while the M54 comes with One UI 5.1, impacting the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A34
Samsung Galaxy M54
General
Release Date
2023, March 14
2023, March 22
Announced
2023, March 14
2023, March 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.7"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
Super AMOLED Plus, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 MC4
Mali-G68 MP5
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 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)
108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm (6.35 x 3.07 x 0.32 in)
164.9 x 77.3 x 8.4 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)
Weight
199 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Lime, Graphite, Violet, Silver
Dark Blue, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Android 13, One UI 5.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass