Modern Samsung Galaxy aesthetics ; Nice camera system improvements ; Superb long-term software support

Price hike in the UK versus A53 ; A little thick and heavy ; No wireless charging

The cornerstone of Samsung's 2023 Galaxy A-series mid-rangers packs in some nice upgrades over its predecessor, but battery life claims fall short of what’s promised, and more powerful phones can be had for the same price or less.

Great-looking screen ; Capable camera system ; IP67 water resistance

Clunky styling ; No RAW photo capture ; No wireless charging

The A54 5G is a great shout for anyone who can’t justify S23 prices but still wants Samsung’s latest smarts

120Hz refresh rate on a 1080p Super AMOLED display ; Decent imaging ; Long support for OS and security updates ; IP67 rating against water and dust ; MicroSD card slot (shared with second SIM slot)

Better options out there for performance and features ; Limited to 25W wired charging ; No wireless charging

TL;DR: We think Samsung feared having the Galaxy A54 5G annihilate its competition, so it used an entry-level Exynos chipset to even the playing field.

Eye-catching colors It looks like the Galaxy S23 Colorful screen Speakers sound good Long software commitment

Battery doesn't last two days No wireless charging Camera lacks realism

“The Samsung Galaxy A54's colorful design and screen are matched by the colorful photos it takes, and while it's a sensible, good-value buy, it's let down by disappointing battery life.”

Design makes it look like the flagship, IP67 rating is rare in the midrange.

No charger in the box.

All things considered, we're quite liking the Galaxy A54. It's a meaningful generational improvement and a competent midrange package. Maybe not at MSRP - but give it a couple of months, and its price should be much more palatable.

A bright and beautiful display ; Years of software support ; Good day-to-day performance ; Lasts all day on a single charge

It can get a bit warm ; No wireless charging ; Lots of preinstalled bloatware