Previous Galaxy A models have been some of the best selling smartphones globally, which puts a lot of pressure on new generations. Last year’s A53 was a bitter disappointment but Samsung is back on track with the A54 5G for 2023.
Not much has actually changed year-on-year, but the A53’s sluggish processor has been given a serious upgrade, and this is one of the keys to how the Galaxy A54 5G is recommendable as a top mid-ranger.
This £449 candy bar handset has the sleek looks of the flagship Galaxy S23 range, an excellent screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, solid battery life, dependable cameras, and Samsung’s industry-leading software support. There’s little to dislike here, even if Samsung is behind a number of rivals on charging speeds, and the lack of a charger in the box will irk some. It has fierce competition though, with the likes of the Google Pixel 6a and Nothing Phone (1) still a serious temptation for anyone not loyal to Samsung.
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The Galaxy A54 5G is a stylish smartphone, easily one of the best-looking mid-rangers on the market. While it looks similar to its predecessor, small
