Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy A54 5G sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is the cheaper of the two at $449 versus $799, a difference of about $350. The Apple iPhone 17 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 17 stands out for a19 chip with improved efficiency, while Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is praised for excellent 5000 mah battery life. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 17 if…
- →A19 chip with improved efficiency
- →Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- →48MP main camera with improved processing
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G if…
- →Excellent 5000 mAh battery life
- →Four years of OS updates guaranteed
- →120Hz Super AMOLED display
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17
Pros
- A19 chip with improved efficiency
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- 48MP main camera with improved processing
- ProMotion 120Hz display
Cons
- Still only 27W wired charging
- No telephoto lens
- 8GB RAM vs 12GB on Pro models
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Pros
- Excellent 5000 mAh battery life
- Four years of OS updates guaranteed
- 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- IP67 water resistance at mid-range
- Good 50 MP main camera with OIS
Cons
- Exynos 1380 is modest for gaming
- Slow 25W charging with no wireless
- Plastic frame feels less premium
- 5 MP macro camera is low quality
- No telephoto lens
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 19 | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 174 g | 202 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield 2 | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 147 x 71 x 7.8 mm | 158.3 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 24 MP, f/1.9, Center Stage | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode | 4K@30fps |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | — | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 6-core | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | 5-core GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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