Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Samsung Galaxy A53: Comparison

Samsung recently released two affordable Galaxy devices, the Galaxy A34 and its larger sibling, the Galaxy A54. In terms of the latter, the phone is a follow-up to last year's Galaxy A53. Is the Galaxy A54 a substantial upgrade over the Galaxy A53? Let's find out.

Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Samsung Galaxy A53: Design

The design of the Galaxy A54 is vastly improved over that of the Galaxy A53, as the former now has a glass back that feels more premium than the latter's plastic back. The device is also slightly curvier around the edges than the boxy Galaxy A53.

The Galaxy A54 brings an S23-like aesthetic with its back panel design, which looks better than the plastic-clad Galaxy A53.

Also, the front and back glass of the Galaxy A54 is protected by Corning's Gorilla Glass 5.

Both phones have an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.

Finally, the Galaxy A54, despite being a smaller device, is heavier, weighing 13 grams more than the Galaxy A53 (202g vs 189g).

Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Samsung Galaxy A53: Display

The Galaxy A54 packs a 6.4-inch, 120Hz Super AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1200 nits.

In contrast, the Galaxy A53 has a 6.5-inch, 120Hz Super AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 800 nits.

Despite having a brighter display, the Galaxy A54 has thicker bezels around the display than the Galaxy A53.

Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Samsung Galaxy A53: Performance

The Galaxy A54 has a newer Exynos 1380 SoC that received a score of over 5 lakh on Antutu, whereas the Galaxy A53 has an Exynos 1280 that received a score in the 3.8 lakh range.

Based on the numbers alone, the newer Exynos 1380 is a significant upgrade over the Exynos 1280.

Aside from the processor, the Galaxy A54 includes UFS 3.1 storage technology, which is significantly faster than the UFS 2.0 storage tech found in the Galaxy A53.

UFS 3.1 improves app loading and data transfer times, resulting in a faster and more fluid user experience.

Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Samsung Galaxy A53: Camera

The Galaxy A54 has three cameras: a 50MP primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 5MP macro camera.

The Samsung Galaxy A53 has a quad-camera setup that includes a 64MP primary camera with OIS, a 12MP ultrawide camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 5MP depth sensor.

Both phones have a front-facing 32MP selfie camera.

Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Samsung Galaxy A53: Software

The Galaxy A54 ships with Android 13 and OneUI 5.1 on top. Samsung promises four years of OS updates and five years of security patches, effectively making the device future-proof for years to come.

The Galaxy A53, being an older phone, will only receive three years of OS updates.

If you intend to keep the phone for a long time, the Galaxy A54 is the way to go.

Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Samsung Galaxy A53: Battery

Both phones have a 5,000mAh battery and support wired charging at a rate of 25W. You'll need to pony up for a charger because neither of these comes with one.

The Galaxy A54 will have a longer battery life than the Galaxy A53 due to its smaller display size and efficient processor.

Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Samsung Galaxy A53: Conclusion

The Galaxy A54 outperforms the Galaxy A53 in many ways. As previously stated, the device has a longer software support window, making it an excellent choice for those looking to keep a phone for many years.

The Galaxy A54 is priced at Rs 38,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, while the Galaxy A53 is now priced at Rs 33,499 for the 8/128GB variant.

The Galaxy A53 is also a good phone that will continue to receive software updates in the future, and it is also cheaper than the Galaxy A54. However, if money is not an issue, the Galaxy A54 is the better phone to buy.