Samsung's flagship Galaxy S-series and its lineup of foldables might steal the spotlight, but its mid-range Galaxy A-series is equally important. The Galaxy A53 was among the best mid-range smartphones you could buy last year, and for 2023, the company has launched its successor: the Galaxy A54. The company officially revealed the Galaxy A54 on March 15, and it's now up for pre-order before going on sale on April 6. Below is everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy A54.

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Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

Samsung's Galaxy A54 serves as the successor to one of our favorite mid-range phones from 2022. With a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP camera that promises to be capable even in low-light situations, and a faster processor, the A54 looks to be one of the more impressive phones of 2023 under $500. It has stiff competition from Google, but with an excellent update policy, this device should last buyers for half a decade before it needs an upgrade.

SoC
Samsung Exynos 1380
Display
6.4-inch Super AMOLED, 120Hz
RAM
6GB, 8GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB
Battery
5,000mAh
Ports
USB-C
Camera (Rear, Front)
50 MP f/1.8 (primary); 12 MP f/2.2 (ultrawide); 5 MP f/2.4 (macro)
Front camera
32MP f/2.2
Connectivity
NFC
Dimensions
158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm
Colors
Lime, Graphite, Violet, White
Weight
202 g
IP Rating
IP67
Price
From $450
Micro SD card support
Yes

Samsung Galaxy A54: Design and specs

The Samsung Galaxy A53 carried forward the same design language as the A52 from 2021. For the Galaxy A54, the Korean smartphone giant is tweaking its design a bit by taking inspiration from its flagship Galaxy S23 lineup.

The company's latest mid-range phone sports a flat 6.4" FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display with a relatively slim chin, its bezels just slightly larger than what's on Samsung's most expensive phones. It carries an IP67 rating like the Galaxy A53, making it dust and water-resistant. The most notable change is to the rear camera array, which sports three individual camera sensors protruding from the body. It's a big shift away from the Galaxy A53, which utilized a large camera bump for its lineup. It's reminiscent of this year's S23 series, along with the Galaxy A14.

From a design perspective, the Galaxy A54 sets itself apart with some new colors. Although we've previously seen the device in several colorways, the A54 is available in the US in black and purple.

Unlike with the S23 series, Samsung is using its in-house Exynos 1380 chip inside the Galaxy A54, which should provide a decent boost to performance over the 1280 in last year's device. In the US, it comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, along with a microSD card slot support up to 1TB of additional space. A 5,000mAh battery powers the phone, which should be enough to provide two-day battery life.

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On the software front, the Galaxy A54 is launching with Android 13-based One UI 5.1. Like the A53 before it, it will receive four OS upgrades and security patches for five years after it hits store shelves. Samsung may not launch the Galaxy A74 this year, so the Galaxy A54 should be its most expensive and best mid-range smartphone for 2023.

Samsung Galaxy A54: Camera

The Galaxy A54's camera setup has one significant change over the A53. Samsung swapped the A53's 64MP primary shooter with a 50MP sensor on the A54. Despite the lower resolution, the new 50MP sensor should provide noticeable improvements in low-light and dynamic range, thanks to larger pixel sizes. The 12MP ultra-wide and the 5MP macro camera remain unchanged. On the front, the Galaxy A54 houses a 32MP selfie shooter capable of shooting 4K videos. That's an even larger resolution than the front-facing camera found on the S23 series.

Samsung Galaxy A54: Price and release date

Samsung announced the Galaxy A54 5G on March 15th, and pre-orders went live on March 30th. We've put together a selection of the best Galaxy A54 deals for you to choose from. The phone will then hit store shelves on April 6th. As with last year's model, it costs just $450, but those willing to pre-order can save up to $250 by trading in their old phones. Samsung is also planning to list the Galaxy Buds Live for just $50 for those buying its latest A-series device.

An excellent mid-range upgrade

Not everyone needs a flagship smartphone these days, especially as companies like Samsung have brought their highest standard of support to more affordable devices. With five years of support, a speedy processor perfect for most tasks, and a long-lasting battery, the Galaxy A54 is looking like an incredible, budget-friendly phone. You can be sure we'll be putting it through its paces when it arrives in a couple of weeks.

samsung galaxy a54 5g in amazing graphite, front view
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

Samsung's Galaxy A54 serves as the successor to one of our favorite mid-range phones from 2022. With a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP camera that promises to be capable even in low-light situations, and a faster processor, the A54 looks to be one of the more impressive phones of 2023 under $500. It has stiff competition from Google, but with an excellent update policy, this device should last buyers for half a decade before it needs an upgrade.