Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Verdict
Samsung's flagship S24 Ultra dominates across nearly every dimension compared to the budget-friendly Galaxy A54. Display quality differs dramatically,the S24 Ultra's 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with 2600 nits brightness and 3120x1440 resolution vastly outperforms the A54's 6.4-inch Super AMOLED at 1000 nits. Camera capabilities show the starkest gap: the S24 Ultra's 200MP main sensor with dual telephoto lenses (5x periscope + 3x) and 8K video recording crush the A54's 50MP setup. Processing power favors the S24 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 substantially over the Exynos 1380. Battery capacity matches at 5000mAh, but the S24 Ultra's 45W wired and 15W wireless charging versus the A54's 25W wired makes a practical difference. For consumers prioritizing value and everyday performance, the A54 remains capable and significantly cheaper. However, the S24 Ultra's superior camera system, display, and performance justify its premium for photography enthusiasts and power users.
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 Ultra if…
- →Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- →Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- →Built-in S Pen for productivity
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 Ultra
Pros
- Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- Built-in S Pen for productivity
- Bright 2600-nit display readable in sunlight
- Seven years of OS and security updates
Cons
- Very heavy at 232 g
- Expensive starting price
- Charging speed unchanged at 45W
- S Pen lost Bluetooth air actions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A54 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 232 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm | 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 5 MP macro | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| 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, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.8 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) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| 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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