Samsung Galaxy A54 5G review – A powerful, mid-range smartphone with many upgrades

Visually, the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is reminiscent of the Galaxy S23+ but, at 83 percent, it has a worse display-to-body ratio. The Samsung smartphone comes in the colors Awesome Lime, Black, Violet and White with our review model being the violet version.

The Galaxy A54 has an accent colour aluminium frame and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and rear of the device.  The camera’s three lenses protrude by 2.1 millimeters and cause the smartphone to wobble quite considerably on a flat surface. However, this can be compensated for by using an optional protective case.

Attempts to twist the Galaxy A54 5G are met with resistance, and only slight creaking can be heard. Thanks to AMOLED technology, the display is not overly sensitive to pressure and, as such, no waves can be seen when pressing firmly on the panel. We were impressed with the build quality which is characterized by a tight, smooth fit and finish. Only the card slot’s covers are not completely flush and stick out a little on the left side of our review model. Otherwise, the A54 makes a very premium impression.

The Samsung smartphone’s battery is fitted securely inside the device making it impossible to be swapped by the user. The intrusion of dust and water is prevented thanks to IP67 certification. But, in terms of sustainability, Samsung has to be held responsible, because the smartphone not only comes with a plastic film covering the frame but is also wrapped in a clear plastic film. This would surely have also been possible by using fewer resources.