Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Upcoming Review
The Samsung smartphone line has been a staple in the mobile market for over two decades, and with Samsung announcing its ‘Galaxy S22’ earlier this year, we now have an idea of how powerful Samsung’s newest lineup will be. But just like previous models, Samsung is also gearing up to release several new flagships that may take your breath away. Today I’ll be reviewing the upcoming Samsung flagship model, which is expected to launch by February 2022.
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Samsung Galaxy A54 5G vs iPhone 13 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy A53
In the past few months I’ve had the chance to review all three of Apple’s smartphones, and today I’ll focus on one particular company – Samsung. As you might expect, this phone comes from the Korean giant. This device is expected to include some major design changes, including the removal of the headphone jack. It was rumored that it would include a bigger display and larger batteries however these were only confirmed at the end of Q1 2021.
On the other hand, the main difference between the Samsung Galaxy A53 & A54 are their camera sensors and build. Both devices come with the same 16MP f/1.8 lens. Also, while these phones run version 6.4 Oreo they both use iOS 14 as their operating system for the cameras. So, the selfie cameras on both phones are identical, but there is a slight difference in their sizes. On the back of the latter, there is a rear fingerprint sensor, whereas the bottom-facing one of the former boasts a side punch hole. Despite these minor differences you can see the Samsung Galaxy A53 has much more polished looking surfaces as opposed to the unibody aesthetic found on the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Additionally, the phone features a plastic frame around the front part and a metal frame running across the sides of the phone. Finally, although the thickness of the panels aren’t changing, the phone’s edges look sleeker in comparison to those on the iPhone 13 Pro Max. With regards to software, both Android and iOS versions remain. One notable exception is Samsung’s ability to create custom skins for the OS at no cost whatsoever. While Samsung’s recent update to OxygenOS has added support for many third party apps, we still have to wait until March 5th so far before the feature becomes available to download. Regardless the fact you get most of the standard applications by default, it’s worth noting that Samsung does not provide any dedicated emulators to test out different builds of iOS14 or Android 14. All of the devices mentioned above support Wi-Fi 802.11 ac only making connectivity rather complex unless you want to experiment further. Overall, the screen on the Galaxy A53 5G is slightly larger than that one on the Galaxy A53. However, the resolution doesn't affect anything except battery life. Still, it's definitely the biggest bump between them.
The final thing that makes Samsung unique is its emphasis on privacy. Unlike many flagship brands, the lines Samsung smartphones come from are extremely low profile, meaning your privacy is protected throughout the entire process. You're required to authorize access and are made aware of where information is being collected and what happens with said information during subsequent usage. If you use Samsung phones, you'll need to sign into your accounts via Google Authenticator on each device. And if you do opt for logging in through the app, you'll notice the option to make "permissions" on certain items. For example, when browsing, there is a permissions option you can enable when using certain websites. Unfortunately, when signing up for services such as Netflix or YouTube Premium, you won't see this option. Instead, your account will be locked after a short period of time. Furthermore, you can disable the camera access in settings but this isn't something you can actually change once a phone has been bought. Although these controls are quite limited, it makes sense since they're optional in nature. There is no way to prevent the data collection of Samsung phones without actively disabling the function. The only caveat is if you do choose to share your location with others, the data collection occurs even though you're unaware of it. After testing the waters I personally believe users should pay extra attention to what they are sharing to minimize the likelihood of unwanted information getting leaked. On top of everything else, I found myself having a lot of fun exploring my phone on various social media platforms, especially TikTok and Instagram, because of the plethora of filters available to me.
The Samsung Galaxy A53’s price tag is set at $799 while the A54 comes in at $999. To put things in perspective, the A53 costs roughly 8% less than your typical American flagship which sits at around $800. The only real drawback to consider is that, as previously mentioned, Samsung will charge for specific add-on accessories on these phones and it's unclear whether that money will be available as a free upgrade when users purchase a new phone.
It's important to note that the brand hasn't revealed much more about the Galaxy A54 5G; however, rumors are suggesting that it could be the first in a series of models following Samsung’s recently announced plan to continue developing its existing phones. These rumors suggest that this phone is going to take cues from the likes of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 (which debuted last July) and Galaxy Note 10 Plus (launching in 2023) in terms of its style and overall presentation.
