The Flagship vs Midrange Debate: Galaxy A54 Review!

The Samsung Galaxy A54 is one of the most intriguing mid-range smartphones on the market, offering flagship-like features at a budget-friendly price. But how does it stack up against premium models? Marques Brownlee’s latest review breaks down whether the Galaxy A54 is the best value-for-money option or just another mid-range compromise.

📌 What Makes the Galaxy A54 Stand Out?

Samsung has done an impressive job bringing flagship-level design and features to a mid-range phone, but is it enough? Here are some key takeaways from the review:

📱 Premium Design on a Budget

• The Galaxy A54 borrows heavily from Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S series, featuring a glass back, solid build, and a refined camera module.
• The phone feels sturdy and premium, but lacks some of the finer design touches of premium flagships.

🔋 Performance: Can It Compete?

• Exynos 1380 chipset ensures smooth performance but isn’t as powerful as the Snapdragon chips found in premium models.
• 6GB/8GB RAM options allow for solid multitasking.
• 120Hz AMOLED display delivers vibrant colors and smooth scrolling, making it one of the best screens in the mid-range segment.

📸 Camera: Midrange or Flagship Quality?

• 50MP main sensor captures sharp and detailed photos, though low-light performance still falls short of flagship models.
• OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) support is a huge win for video recording and low-light shots.
• Ultra-wide and macro sensors add versatility, but aren’t as impressive as flagship cameras.

🔊 Extra Features & Omissions

• No DeX support – a feature reserved for Samsung’s premium lineup.
• No stylus support – unlike flagship Note-style devices.
• Haptics and speaker quality are slightly inferior to premium models.
• No charger included in the box – same as flagship models, but still a disappointment.

💰 Should You Buy the Galaxy A54?

The Galaxy A54 proves that mid-range phones are closing the gap on flagships, offering a near-premium experience at half the cost. If you’re looking for a well-balanced phone with great battery life, a smooth display, and solid cameras, the A54 is a fantastic choice. However, if you need top-tier performance, DeX support, or a pro-grade camera, you might still need to go flagship.

📺 Watch the full review by Marques Brownlee here!

About The Author

Marques Keith Brownlee

Marques Keith Brownlee (/mɑːrˈkɛz ˈbraʊnli/; mar-KEZ BROWN-lee; born December 3, 1993), also known professionally as MKBHD, is an American YouTuber, influencer,[4] and professional ultimate frisbee player,[5] best known for his videos reviewing technology devices.[6] As of November 2024, he has more than 19 million subscribers across all channels and 4.95 billion total video views. In 2013, Vic Gundotra, a former senior vice president of Google, called Brownlee “the best technology reviewer on the planet right now”.[7] At the 10th Shorty Awards in 2018, he was named “Creator of the Decade”[8] The former name of his YouTube channel is a concatenation of MKB (Brownlee’s initials) and HD (for high definition).[9] With New York PoNY, he is the 2022 WFDF World Champion in the Open Category for ultimate Frisbee.[10]

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