Samsung’s New Budget-Friendly Galaxy A Series Phones

This latest phone line-up sees more 5G compatible devices launching at cheaper price points. This is great news for customers wanting future-proofed devices, and also ensures that those with lower budgets will also have access to this next-gen technology.

Samsung has built a reputation for producing a range of phones to suit all kinds of users, from the budget-conscious to those looking for a premium performance.

So, what does Samsung’s latest A series have to offer? Read on for all the features and specs of this latest phone line-up.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G features and specs

Leading the line-up is the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G, which Samsung touts as the ‘most premium-looking and feature-laden device in the new range’. It features a glass finish on the back, along with upgraded cameras compared to previous A series devices.

The Galaxy A54 5G includes a 6.4 inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, upgraded for better outdoor visibility, along with an enhanced Vision Booster, and up to 120Hz refresh rate for a better screen performance in different conditions.

There’s also a triple rear-camera setup featuring a 50MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera and 5MP macro camera, along with a 32MP front-facing camera. The device also takes advantage of Samsung’s Nightography and AI capabilities, along with enhanced editing tools and improved optical image stabilisation (OIS) and video digital image stabilisation (VDIS).

Samsung has also packed in up to four generations of operating system updates, along with five years of security updates, to ensure you get more longevity out of your device. There’s also a security and privacy dashboard, and Samsung Knox for better device security.

You’ll get a big 5000mAh battery along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, with up to 1TB of expandable Micro SD storage.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G specs:

• $799
• 5G connectivity
• Octa-core processor
• 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display
• Up to 120Hz refresh rate
• Triple rear-camera setup (50MP main + 12MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro)
• 32MP front-facing camera
• 5000mAh battery
• 8GB RAM
• 128GB internal storage + up to 1TB expandable Micro SD storage
• Android 13 + One UI 5.0
• Available in Awesome Graphite and Awesome White colours

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G features and specs

The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G includes many of the same features as the A54 5G but in a slightly more budget-friendly package. It’s a slightly larger device with a 6.6 inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, and includes up to 120Hz refresh rate and the same Vision Booster tech found in the A54 5G.

You get a triple rear camera set-up with a 48MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera and 5MP macro camera, along with a 13MP front-facing camera. Samsung has also packed in its AI capabilities and Nightography feature, along with the same editing and image and video stabilising features as the A54 5G.

The A34 5G also includes up to four generations of OS updates and up to five years of security updates. There’s a 5000mAh battery, along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, plus up to 1TB of expandable Micro SD storage.

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G specs:

• $649
• 5G connectivity
• Octa-core processor
• 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display
• Up to 120Hz refresh rate
• Triple rear-camera setup (48MP main + 8MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro)
• 13MP front-facing camera
• 5,000mAh battery
• 6GB RAM
• 128GB internal storage + up to 1TB expandable Micro SD storage
• Android 13 + One UI 5.0
• Available in Awesome Graphite and Awesome Violet

The Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy A34 5G are available online and in select retailers.

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About the reviewer of this page

This report was reviewed by Canstar’s Editor, Bruce Pitchers. Bruce began his career writing about pop culture, and spent a decade in sports journalism. More recently, he’s applied his editing and writing skills to the world of finance and property. Prior to Canstar, he worked as a freelancer, including for The Australian Financial Review, the NZ Financial Markets Authority, and for real estate companies on both sides of the Tasman.