2023-05-14 19:35:00
The M54 and the A54 compete within Samsung’s portfolio for the title of the brand’s best intermediary in 2023. Despite occupying the same category, both seek to attract the consumer due to different characteristics.
Between the advanced intermediary of the M line and the A series, which Galaxy offers the best user experience? That’s what we’re going to find out now, in this Comparative.
Samsung
04 May
Samsung
30 Mar
Comparative Index
design and connectivity
Samsung Galaxy M54
Design is not usually the strength of the M family, but the Galaxy A. And here we have a practical example of that. Despite both having the cameras placed without a lid block, the curvatures of the A54 more closely resemble the tops than the contours of the M54.
Not to mention the difference in construction. The Galaxy M is made up of plastic throughout its body. The “brother” comes with a glass back, covered with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The A-series model also has an IP67 certification, to guarantee resistance once morest dust and water.
Samsung Galaxy A54
The A54 takes advantage of the presence of a biometric reader integrated into the display, while the M54 sensor is still on the power button. Not to mention the more compact dimensions, despite being a little heavier. At the front, both are similar due to the notch in a hole.
At least, there is a microSD card slot on the duo, which allows for storage expansion. Sixth generation Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3 and support for NFC technology are also present in them.
The Galaxy A54 opens the scoring in the duel.
best construction |
Galaxy A54 |
Better protection once morest scratches |
Galaxy A54 |
more modern look |
Galaxy A54 |
Is the slot hybrid or dedicated? |
Both |
Best notch solution |
None |
Best biometrics solution |
Galaxy A54 |
Best endurance certification? |
Galaxy A54 |
Which is thinner and lighter? |
Both |
Tem NFC? |
Both |
Theme Wi-Fi 6? |
Both |
more advanced bluetooth |
Both |
multimedia and resources
Bodies
On both sides we find a Super AMOLED type screen, to provide infinite contrast and a wide viewing angle. Both are still similar in Full HD + resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate, for high fluidity in system animations and games. They even bring Gorilla Glass 5 glass, which protects once morest scratches.
But there are their differences. The M54 is the one with the larger display of the duo, with 6.7 inches in size, greater than the 6.4 inches of the “brother”. Apart from the front utilization a little above, thanks to the smaller edges. In favor of the A54 is the higher brightness level, to facilitate use on sunny days.
Bigger screen once morest better brightness. We give one point for each.
best screen technology |
Both |
Best screen brightness |
Galaxy A54 |
more colors |
None |
Best screen resolution |
None |
bigger screen |
Galaxy M54 |
Better screen-to-body ratio |
Galaxy M54 |
High Hz screen? |
Both |
Better protection once morest scratches |
Both |
Overall screen quality |
Both |
As
In terms of sound, Samsung decided to save money on the M54 by placing only a mono system on this model. On the other hand, the A54 delivers stereo audio, which takes advantage of the call speaker as a secondary channel, for greater immersion when watching movies or listening to music.
As a result, the Galaxy A ends up providing greater sound power, even far from perfection, in addition to having a better balance between bass, mids and highs. It is worth remembering that none of them has a physical headphone jack, and the manufacturer does not send any adapted accessories in the package.
The Galaxy A54 notes another point.
Sound is stereo? |
Galaxy A54 |
Does it have P2 input? |
None |
Greater frequency balance |
Galaxy A54 |
sound power |
Galaxy A54 |
Do headphones come in the box? |
None |
System
Both one and the other come out of the box equipped with pre-installed Android 13. These devices are part of the Korean list of cell phones that will be covered with four software updates and five years of security packages. That is, useful life should not be an issue here.
Their mobile network does not disappoint either, as 5G technology is present in both. The interface is quite fluid, especially with the presence of a rate of 120 Hz on the panel of both.
Since they offer the same operating system, we have similar features. As examples, we see the Edge Screen shortcuts, the possibility of opening the camera app using the power button, in addition to the various customization options.
Without major differences between them, we give a tie in this regard.
Well-updated system? |
Both |
Will the system be updated in the future? |
Both |
Which system or customization has more and better features? |
Both |
Is there a 5G mobile network? |
Both |
More fluid software |
Both |
Performance
These devices feature Samsung’s own Exynos 1380 mobile platform, accompanied by 8 GB of RAM. Does that mean they perform the same? Our tests have shown that it does. Both are close to 76 seconds total time to complete both rounds.
Benchmarks repeat the balance, and the duo displays virtually the same scores, whether on AnTuTu or Geekbench. Games won’t be a problem in them either, even if it doesn’t always manage to balance maximum graphics and extras enabled in all titles.
Therefore, we give one point for each once more.
Who does better on the opening test? |
None |
Who wins in the most demanding games? |
Both |
Who has the best benchmark numbers? |
None |
What is the most up to date processor? |
None |
Which has better RAM/CPU balance? |
None |
Which has more storage? |
None |
Battery
To follow the tradition of strong point in autonomy in the M line, the M54 is powered by a 6,000 mAh battery, a number above the 5,000 mAh present in the A54. And our standardized tests indicated a beautiful advantage of the Galaxy M, which recorded almost 31 and a half hours of total duration, regarding 4 hours more than the “brother”.
The manufacturer only sends a 15 W plug adapter in their box. With the accessory, the two spend two hours until they reach 100%. Although the Galaxy A takes slightly less time, the few minutes away are not enough to compensate for the autonomy time.
So it’s point for the M54.
Which has more battery? |
Galaxy M54 |
Which recharges faster? |
Galaxy A54 |
Which lasts longer according to the TC battery test? |
Galaxy M54 |
Does it have wireless charging? |
None |
Cmera
These smartphones have a triple set of rear cameras, but have different characteristics to suit different types of users. The M54 has a 108 MP main sensor that delivers vibrant colors without making photos saturated. The Galaxy A, on the other hand, bets on high saturation to win over the public, with its 50 MP lens. At night, the Galaxy M ends up handling noise better than the A54.
The M family model also takes the best in ultrawide, even with a lower resolution than the rival, for having colors and contrast similar to the main one, something that the “brother” cannot. On the other hand, the A-line phone has a macro lens that captures more details than the other smartphone.
The M54 scores for night shots and ultrawide; and the A54 scores for daytime shooting and macros.
Best rear camera set |
Both |
Best photos of the day |
Galaxy A54 |
best night photos |
Galaxy M54 |
most versatile set |
Both |
best ultrawide |
Galaxy M54 |
best telephoto lens |
None |
best macro |
Galaxy A54 |
best depth |
None |
Photos taken with the Samsung Galaxy M54
The camcorder of the two is capable of recording in 4K resolution at 30 fps. The quality of their videos is close to what we saw in the photos, so the balance is positive in both. They provide optical stabilization to handle shake well, snappy focus, and stereo sound capture for clean audio.
With similar results here, we are once once more tied.
Does it have optical stabilization? |
Both |
Does it have electronic stabilization? |
Both |
agile focus |
Both |
Does it record 8K at 30 fps? |
None |
Does it record 4K at 30 fps? |
Both |
Best audio capture |
None |
best video quality |
None |
Photos taken with the Samsung Galaxy A54
These devices feature the same 32 MP front camera. With it, the duo takes good selfies during the day, with lots of details and bright colors. Their portrait mode doesn’t disable HDR, while the night shots are far from disappointing in quality. To top it all off, Samsung has also added support for 4K footage from the front.
Again, we give one point for each.
Best front camera set |
None |
Front camera records in 4K? |
Both |
best selfie |
None |
priests
The two Korean intermediaries were officially launched in Brazil. The Galaxy M54 arrived at a suggested price of BRL 3,000, slightly more expensive than the BRL 2,900 initially charged by the Galaxy A54. In today’s market, this difference no longer exists. Both can be found in the range of R$ 1,800 in national retail.
In other words, they also tie in the last aspect of the confrontation.
Which had the best launch price in Brazil? |
Galaxy A54 |
Which has the lowest current cost? |
None |
Done
The clash between Samsung’s advanced intermediaries proved to be more balanced than expected. That’s because they provide systems with the same longevity and good features, similar multitasking performance and a satisfactory camera set, despite pleasing different tastes. Outside the same price in the Brazilian market. After all, which one to choose?
If you don’t care regarding the look and prefer a device with a bigger screen and a battery that lasts longer unplugged, the Galaxy M54 is the ideal choice for these priorities.
If your preference is for a more premium and resistant design, with a display that delivers more brightness and stereo sound, the best way for you is to buy a Galaxy A54 unit.
RESULT
Samsung Galaxy M54: 8 POINTS
- bigger screen
- System with good longevity, fluidity and resources
- Same multitasking performance
- Battery with greater autonomy
- Rear cameras with better night shots and ultrawide
- 4K videos with optical stabilization and agile focus
- Front camera with good selfies and that shoots in 4K
- Same price in current Brazilian market
Samsung Galaxy A54: 9 POINTS
- Tougher design and premium construction
- brighter screen
- stereo sound
- System with good longevity, fluidity and resources
- Same multitasking performance
- Rear cameras with better daytime shots and macros
- 4K videos with optical stabilization and agile focus
- Front camera with good selfies and that shoots in 4K
- Same price in current Brazilian market
Which of these models best suits your priorities? Do you think there are more differences or similarities in these smartphones? You can comment freely with us.
(updated May 15, 2023 at 00:34)
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