Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
The Verdict
Samsung's flagship S24+ ($999.99) significantly outpaces the budget-friendly Galaxy A54 ($449.99) across multiple dimensions. While both feature 50MP main cameras with OIS, the S24+ captures 8K video versus the A54's 4K, and includes a proper 10MP 3x telephoto instead of a 5MP macro lens. Display quality favors the flagship with 3120x1440 resolution and 2600 nits peak brightness on a larger 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, compared to the A54's 1080p Super AMOLED at 1000 nits. Performance gains come via the newer Exynos 2400 chipset, 12GB RAM, and Xclipse 940 GPU. The S24+ offers 45W charging with 15W wireless, while the A54 maxes out at 25W wired-only. Battery capacity favors the A54 (5000mAh vs 4900mAh), though real-world endurance likely matches due to efficiency gains in the S24+. For those prioritizing flagship features, the S24+ justifies its premium; budget-conscious users will find the A54 delivers solid performance at half the price.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A54 if…
- →IP67 dust and water resistance at mid-range price
- →Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Large 5000 mAh battery for multi-day use
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24+ if…
- →Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- →Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- →12 GB RAM standard
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A54
Pros
- IP67 dust and water resistance at mid-range price
- Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery for multi-day use
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
- OIS on the main camera improves low-light shots
Cons
- Exynos 1380 trails Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 rivals
- No telephoto camera, only a macro lens
- No wireless charging
- 25W charging is slow compared to Chinese competitors
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Pros
- Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- 12 GB RAM standard
- Strong battery life from 4900 mAh cell
- Seven years of software updates
Cons
- Exynos 2400 runs hotter than Snapdragon variants
- No telephoto improvement over S23+
- Heavier than the Pixel 8 Pro alternatives
- 45W charging unchanged
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A54 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 5 MP macro | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 | Exynos 2400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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