Apple iPhone 11 vs Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
The Quick Answer
iPhone 11 and Galaxy A34 5G occupy very different market positions despite similar pricing.
The Verdict
iPhone 11 and Galaxy A34 5G occupy very different market positions despite similar pricing. Apple's flagship from 2019 features the A13 Bionic chip, which still delivers snappy performance for everyday tasks, but the 6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD maxes out at 60Hz and 625 nits brightness. Camera hardware includes a capable 12MP dual setup with optical image stabilization and 4K 60fps video recording. Battery capacity of 3110 mAh is modest, supporting only 7.5W wireless charging with no charger included. Samsung's mid-range 5G phone punches above its weight with a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display running 120Hz at 1000 nits, making it objectively better for scrolling and content consumption. Its 48MP main sensor captures more detail, though video tops out at 4K 30fps. The 5000 mAh battery lasts considerably longer, and 25W wired charging provides faster top-ups. Galaxy A34 includes 5G connectivity, USB-C, and more RAM options, while iPhone 11 remains stuck on Lightning and slower A13 processing. For value at $399, the Galaxy A34 5G offers superior specs across display, battery life, and modern connectivity. iPhone 11 makes sense only for users heavily invested in Apple's ecosystem who prioritize app optimization and security updates extending beyond 2025.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 if…
- →Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- →Night mode on main camera
- →Dual camera system with ultrawide
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G if…
- →IP67 water resistance is rare in the mid-range segment
- →120Hz Super AMOLED display is vibrant and smooth
- →5000 mAh battery provides reliable all-day endurance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11
Pros
- Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- Night mode on main camera
- Dual camera system with ultrawide
- Great battery life for the price
- Wide range of color options
Cons
- LCD display instead of OLED
- 720p-class resolution on 6.1-inch screen
- No telephoto camera
- 5W charger in the box (no fast charger)
- No 5G connectivity
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
Pros
- IP67 water resistance is rare in the mid-range segment
- 120Hz Super AMOLED display is vibrant and smooth
- 5000 mAh battery provides reliable all-day endurance
- Four OS updates and five years of security patches
- OIS on the 48 MP main camera improves low-light shots
Cons
- Only 25W charging is slow for the 5000 mAh battery
- Dimensity 1080 is mid-range — not ideal for heavy gaming
- Plastic build feels less premium than glass alternatives
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide camera produces soft images
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 194 g | 199 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic frame and back, Gorilla Glass 5 front |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3110 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1792 x 828 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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