Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Galaxy A54 Real Life User Comparison!

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    So Samsung’s Galaxy S23 and A54 5G are 2 of the latest smartphones from Samsung which both offer excellent user experiences at their price points. Now that I’ve had some time to use and compare each of these in my everyday life I want to take a few minutes to discuss with you some of the key differences and maybe even help you decide which of these phones is right for you. Thanks for watching!
    Timestamps:
    0:00 Intro
    0:22 Price/Specs
    1:24 Displays
    2:18 Designs
    3:00 Midrange vs Flagship
    3:45 Everyday Use
    6:48 Battery Life
    7:21 Cameras
    8:23 Verdict
    9:11 Your Thoughts?
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  • @ShaneSymonds
    @ShaneSymonds  ปีที่แล้ว +107

    What's your choice between the S23 and A54? Thanks for watching!

    • @pisangbanana6063
      @pisangbanana6063 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Where is A54 super steady mode? I want to know.

    • @user-ye5zz5lt7d
      @user-ye5zz5lt7d ปีที่แล้ว +35

      I have the 23 ultra , S23 and recently got the A54. Up against the S23 its very difficult to justify the 2x price. I think samsung might have gotten themselves into some problems making the A54 so good.

    • @5298je
      @5298je ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can u pliz do samsung a14

    • @jereworldwells9630
      @jereworldwells9630 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for this review 😊

    • @jereworldwells9630
      @jereworldwells9630 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The video awesome

  • @mickeybrumfield764
    @mickeybrumfield764 ปีที่แล้ว +685

    With so many good mid range phones, it is becoming difficult to justify spending $1000 for a flagship phone.

    • @user-ye5zz5lt7d
      @user-ye5zz5lt7d ปีที่แล้ว +63

      I think those days of $1000+ flagships might be slowly coming to an end

    • @Mike.Tech.
      @Mike.Tech. ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Totally agree

    • @megane230f1
      @megane230f1 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      I have just got an a54 phone, i was playing xbox games pass on it last night with an xbox series x controller hooked up via bluetooth, was like playing on a dedicated hand held games machine, the phone has turned out a lot lot better than i expected

    • @Mike.Tech.
      @Mike.Tech. ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@megane230f1 games pass works very well.

    • @rolins3279
      @rolins3279 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      S21 Ultra is a better smartphone in every way, it will be updated another 3 years, currently it costs $500-$600, I prefer to pay that, have a high-end experience, resell it at $200-$300 in 2-3 years and buy an S23 / S24 Ultra which by then will also be around $500-$600.

  • @afanasibushmanov7463
    @afanasibushmanov7463 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +158

    The A54 is so underrated. I think people who don't have the phone just see the world "exynos" and they assume slow and laggy, but this processor is pretty good. I noticed some hiccups when the phone was learning my usage patterns, but it's buttery smooth right now. It's obviously not as smooth as a flagship but it's definitely smooth enough for me to call this phone a great mid-range phone.

    • @FISHINNATE
      @FISHINNATE 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      I'm pretty sure when the phone is new, it still needs to work out the kinks until it runs to its full potential. Most people just get suckered into buying the latest and greatest (most expensive) when 90% of people don't need a phone that is overpowered and would be fine with the a54.

    • @afanasibushmanov7463
      @afanasibushmanov7463 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@FISHINNATE yeah this phone isn't good for gamers or professional photographers, but anyone else would be fine with it.

    • @TruthLoversKoSALAM-fg8dh
      @TruthLoversKoSALAM-fg8dh 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Exynos had three main issues.
      1. Lower Benchmarks than SD
      2. Heating Issues
      3. High Power Consumption.
      A54 Exynos 1380 has none of these issues.
      1. Comparable to SD778G of the A73/A52S 500k+ Antutu Score
      2. Heating issues fixed by latest patch by Samsung
      3. More battery efficient than SD778G - 10+ hours of SOT is unheard of

    • @dikkado
      @dikkado 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can tell you Exynos is really bad from my experience with Note 7 FE and S10. Battery drain so fast, so fast getting hot, performance and camera quality is not good as their Snapdragon counterpart. You can see comparison S21 Exynos vs Snapdragon version, the camera quality like night and day. I hate Samsung did this to consumer especially with their flagship consumer. I don't have issue they use it on mid range, but when it come to flagship I don't think I wanna buy S series with Exynos again. They promised every year the Exynos will be better, but in reality they don't deliver. Rumors say S24 will use Exynos 2400 in their phone which my country always have Exynos, not the Snapdragon one unlike US, China and S. Korea. If it's true, I won't upgrade my Z Flip3 with S series again, I will look to other brand like Apple or maybe chinese phone or just giving up and just use mid range.

    • @TruthLoversKoSALAM-fg8dh
      @TruthLoversKoSALAM-fg8dh 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Read my last comment, what an ignorant point of view about N7 and S10 - those days are gone. Exynos is much better and energy efficient than Snapdragon now, latest 5nm chip is 500k+ antutu which is close to SD778G and 590k+ of SD7G1
      If you have not experience this phone personally then no need to blurt out opinions.@@dikkado

  • @EngineerRon
    @EngineerRon ปีที่แล้ว +305

    The A54 also includes a micoSD card slot for up to 1TB (1,000GB) of additional storage.

    • @mld6916
      @mld6916 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Does the card come with the device?

    • @NotGreatAtGaming
      @NotGreatAtGaming 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      @@mld6916 sd card sold seperately :)

    • @belmordok3661
      @belmordok3661 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      ​@@mld6916 Nah, the aliens abduct it and flew away with it 👽👽🕳

    • @sureiseeyou
      @sureiseeyou 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@papys44what do you mean?? Its like a hard drive so you save your stuff to it.

    • @roxanned67
      @roxanned67 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      This just MADE my decision. Thank you 😊

  • @iride4425
    @iride4425 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    I bought A54 2 weeks ago, I have the white model, and it looks exactly like the S23 in this video. The case I was sure was metallic 😂 and now from this video, I'm learning is not. The performance so far has been excellent, I don't need a super sensible phone to switch on every time I accidentally touch or throw it in my bag. The screen colors are amazing and that is my favorite selling point. Camera looks good, at night has very good performance...I would hVe preferred a bit more of warm colors for selfies but that's it

  • @JoseCalderon04
    @JoseCalderon04 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    the A54 is more than enough for everybody. We just overpay for the flex.

  • @cumalunika1304
    @cumalunika1304 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I've watched a few comparison videos for these phones and this is by far the best. No bias, just straight facts. Great job

  • @TheMavinsgo
    @TheMavinsgo ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I currently use the a13 5g. For a budget phone its pretty good. Only complaint is video isn't stable but it takes great pictures. When it's time to update, I'll grab the a54. I don't see the needto buy flagship phones. Sure they may be a tad better, but samsung is doing a great job making budget phones.

  • @mrfernandes5562
    @mrfernandes5562 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    After spending ages to decide between the 2. I went for the s23. Amazing phone. Perfect size, So smooth and fast. Camera superb and unreal battery life. Very pleased

    • @nickynikolaewa597
      @nickynikolaewa597 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      how long does the battery last you?

    • @scepo3093
      @scepo3093 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@nickynikolaewa597 I have 6 and half hours screen on time on my base s23 with battery protection turned on

    • @dikkado
      @dikkado 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@scepo3093Damn that's good number, battery optimizations are getting better and better.

  • @samlewis213
    @samlewis213 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Shane
    Where did you get that wallpaper
    Looks really cool
    BTW love your vids ❤

  • @neuideas
    @neuideas ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I like having removable storage. My phone needs are modest, so I don't need the latest and greatest. I like having a good camera, and the A54 delivers on that front. I also don't much like the idea of spending over $1000 for a phone, when I spend about that much on a new computer every 6 years.

  • @darrylsebastian1912
    @darrylsebastian1912 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    So me & the wife are in this situation right now 😂
    She has the A54 & I, the S23+, sure there are differences here & there & the S23+ is faster & more responsive, but that is knitpicking, for casual users the difference ain'tthat far. I reckon that the A54 is a bang for the buck, great all around phone (hard pill to swallow indeed) but hey, if you have the budget the S23+ is great..
    Nice comparison! cheers ☕️

  • @sergeilazarev6626
    @sergeilazarev6626 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    100 % agreed with this review. I owe both s23 ultra and a54. I was really surprised about the 1x photos of the main camera on a54 - it is as good as on s23 ultra. Other scenarios of course struggle, but I know that camera on a54 will fulfill the needs of 90% people. Second surprise was the speaker quality. The speaker on a54 is so close to s23 ultra, sounds really nice. And the third nice thing - the quality of the display, they really improved it and made it brighter on a54. I can tell for sure, that a54 is a great phone for its price. Moreover, it is now cheaper that the initial price (bought it recently for 350 usd instead of recommended 500 usd in Switzerland)

    • @jerrytom8835
      @jerrytom8835 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the speaker information, few review cover speaker but its part of my core experience.

  • @bluesky5582
    @bluesky5582 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Shane, I can't thank you enough for the honest review and the comparison of the two phones. 🙏🏽🙏🏽I just ordered my A54 and honestly was wondering to return it back once I get it in two days. But since I watched your video, I'm happy to keep it once I get it in two days. 😊

    • @411sponge72
      @411sponge72 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats! How are you liking the new phone so far?

    • @bluesky5582
      @bluesky5582 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@411sponge72 It's great!

    • @PrimePixelYoutube
      @PrimePixelYoutube 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      have you ever thought about getting a Pixel A series phone?

    • @bluesky5582
      @bluesky5582 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @PrimePixelTH-cam No. Not really. This is my first Samsung galaxy phone. I had sony Xperia in my past phone life:)

    • @LevenZ69
      @LevenZ69 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      just return it, you'd getter better value in pixel 7a, 7 or 6 pro, heck get a nothing phone 1, they are priced low as heck now and believe me I am using one, one of the best (got it for 320$ for the 12gb model lmaoo)or buy an 11r, you would be wayy happier

  • @mohammadaqib7736
    @mohammadaqib7736 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Eid Mubarak shane!🎉

  • @asianachuks
    @asianachuks ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent review Shane absolutely brilliant.

  • @sue-cu6zu
    @sue-cu6zu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thank you so much for this! i've been thinking about an S23 and an A54 and this definitely helped me with my decisions. great job, man!

    • @gman8230
      @gman8230 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What did you decide

  • @julia-07
    @julia-07 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you for the video. It would have been nice though if you would have kept one phone on the left and one on the right. It was very difficult for me to find out which one was which, because you changed it very often. Or a case for one of them would have done the trick too. Appart fro that - thanks for the infos

  • @UncleSamad
    @UncleSamad 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This was so comprehensive and cool to simply watch. I'll be getting the A54 next week, fingers crossed

    • @UncleSamad
      @UncleSamad 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      One month on from getting it, it's so reliable. Gets toasty, but that's it.

  • @georgemcr1802
    @georgemcr1802 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    same here . The price for A54 has dropped to 305 euros while S23 at 585 euros. Less than half. I chose S23. For the better, more bright screen, and that SoC which is second to none. It was my only chance to get a Snapdragon specially made for Samsung. Exynos is fine just fine and I'm sure that next year S24 might have a very competitive Exynos SoC but I'd rather have an S series in Europe with a Snapdragon inside. A top notch SoC. This is by far the most expensive phone I've bought so far. But for a SD 8 gen 2 for 585 euros I gave it a go. Another plus for me is the size and the weight. Samsung managed more in a smaller form factor. And that requires serious engineering. So yes S 23 is a flagship perhaps my last flagship. I won't be getting one again foe a very very long time!

    • @ArFoul
      @ArFoul 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Where are you form ?

    • @Boofski
      @Boofski 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      These are only rumors of the S24 going back to exynos right? If it's been confirmed i need to buy an s23 asap and stop wasting my time waiting for the 24

  • @quaymax
    @quaymax 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Definitely the S23+ over the A54. I moved from S9+ to the A54 and was disappointed with the unresponsive performance of the A54. The screen is lagging at the 1080 resolution for most tasks, not just in video games. Outside in the sun I could not swipe the A54 to even answer calls. Everything from battery life to screen responsiveness is so much better with the S23+. I am so happy that I was able to return the A54 and buy the S23+. These phones are not even close in performance for my basic use.

  • @jokast8861
    @jokast8861 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I'd still go with standard S23 with lovely green colour due to compact size, faster and efficient chip, better cameras, and wireless charging feature.

    • @westenglishwithapar8300
      @westenglishwithapar8300 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      But it doesn't support SD card, that's why I bought a54

    • @jokast8861
      @jokast8861 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@westenglishwithapar8300 i see, i have used A70 for 4 years and never put sd card at all.. so not sure if sd card is crucial or not

    • @danyo1698
      @danyo1698 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jokast8861 SD card is not that beneficial since I have google drive, which I can even buy up to 2TB of storage for 10 dollars
      So I honestly can't understand why most people still miss SD slot till this day

    • @jokast8861
      @jokast8861 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danyo1698 do you think is sd card quite outaded? Cus most people have google drive..

    • @danyo1698
      @danyo1698 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jokast8861 It is slowly getting outdated, there's various online apps which takes the role of a SD card
      Mid range devices are mostly the ones carrying SD card slots and head phone jacks
      There's a few high end devices from others brands that uses headphone jacks but those are just the gaming phones
      I think In a few years time majority of the people will get used to not having an SD slot, since more people are getting on the train of buying a year old flagship than a brand new mid range phone

  • @jrvallejera7760
    @jrvallejera7760 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Currently watching from my a54 so far i am stunned to this phone performance i bought it to bestbuy for 630 canadian dollar.

  • @saashriz
    @saashriz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good and informative video
    Thanks for detailed comparison and honest verdict

  • @jejunamja
    @jejunamja ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hey, good comparison. I would add that the screen is probably sharper. That is the PPI is higher on the a54 then the s23 plus because the screen is a bit smaller. So if you do a lot of reading on your phone like with a Kindle app which I do, the a54 is really the better choice at least for that. And also yeah save a ton of money

  • @diogoandrade6894
    @diogoandrade6894 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    I always get the feeling that mid range phones from the same company are slightly worse not because they need to be, but because they're purposely made worse or slower to justify the enormous price difference. The S23 didn't need to cost that much but they need to artificially prove why it does

    • @sofi1561
      @sofi1561 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      You're 100% right, s 23 is extremely overpriced

    • @DZ-qj5br
      @DZ-qj5br 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They are assuming that the ones that bought the s23 series are rich people that doesn't really care about price for that reason samsung I willing to make high prices

  • @ExciteMike69
    @ExciteMike69 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Seeing Old School Runescape on both homescreens made my heart happy ❤

  • @GWIZZ2
    @GWIZZ2 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks, very helpful!

  • @arii53
    @arii53 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My husband needed a new phone and I managed to get him to switch over to android. I too have been looking for a new phone and I've been going back and forth over the flagship and the mid range. He went for an a54 and I've been wondering if the s23 plus was worth it after seeing his new phone. I love taking pictures but as an average user, I think the a54 is more than enough. My galaxy s9 plus is hanging on by a thread 😅. Thanks for helping me decide!

  • @Fliim
    @Fliim 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I work outside and on my phone a lot. Mapping. The only thing that kills a lot of budget phones for me is what the more expensive phones offer in terms of peak brightness.
    I can see this not really being an issue for a lot of people but it’s the ONLY thing golden back these phones for me.
    Don’t get me wrong 1000nits on a54 is a lot. But the s23 peak brightness of ~1600-1700 is absolutely nuts.

  • @andrewkenner4472
    @andrewkenner4472 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I do enjoy my ability to use wireless changing. I use it every night to recharge. The absence of this on the A54 is an unfortunate let down

    • @billymacktexasdetective5827
      @billymacktexasdetective5827 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Having to plug something in is such a burden... Truly terrible...

    • @lindseycassella3015
      @lindseycassella3015 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's not just about plugging it in. The charging port gets worn out over time and it's nice to have an alternative or back up. That's a selling point for me. Battery and camera as well. I'm going with the s23.

  • @WhatUm
    @WhatUm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was deciding between these two, bought s23. I had A series phones in past. I'm power user so A series felt like restriction. Also for me A series phones are good for like two years, then they get slower and choppy.

  • @jasonbrown9490
    @jasonbrown9490 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    I have an S22, but I honestly would love to have the A54. A midrange like that, at that price, is a flagship killer

    • @ruda8502
      @ruda8502 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Are you serious you must be happy with s22

    • @jasonbrown9490
      @jasonbrown9490 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ruda8502 yes. I do like my 22 but I would like to have the 54A. Not bad for the price

    • @Khaleeq.
      @Khaleeq. 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Is it good for gaming

    • @jasonbrown9490
      @jasonbrown9490 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @KhaleeqAhmedNaveed yeah the s22 is fast. It has the snapdragon 8 gen 1. I do like it, but at the same time the a54 is a great phone especially for the price

    • @afanasibushmanov7463
      @afanasibushmanov7463 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I love the A54 and I've never used the S22, but the S22 has to be better than this. I know that it's from last year, but it's still a flagship and this isn't. A54 would be a great backup phone for you though or a secondary device if you have two phones.

  • @lightningdrake2149
    @lightningdrake2149 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for video helped me a lot

  • @goziem
    @goziem ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What's the name of the game controller you're using there? Kindly provide a link to purchase.

  • @mattdevins167
    @mattdevins167 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    Thank you for this video. I have a note 10+ currently and have been kicking myself between the S23+ and A54. Ultimately I think the S23+ is the better buy. For me the wireless charging is a must, dex has been a very fun feature to use, and seeing some of your camera comparisons with the better image stabilization and zoom helped rationalize my decision. If the A54 had wireless charging for even $50 more, It would be very tough to pass up.

    • @Bartekwis
      @Bartekwis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes I also really want wireless charging. I have never used it because my phone doesn't support it but I know that it would be semi-life changing. Right now I use Samsung Galaxy m21 but I start noticing lagging and camera is bad compared to other phones even my mother's honor p20 pro. I think that I will need to change when a55 or other midrange phone comes out and buy it few months after premiere. I really hope that they will add it in a55 or a56(If there will be convident rumors about wireless charging in a56 than I will stick to my m21 for one year longer

    • @cazz8017
      @cazz8017 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      why? Stay with note 10 ..i have it still its a beast

    • @abouteverything6007
      @abouteverything6007 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I got both and you can't compare the S23+ with the A54. Not even close trust me. Especially camera wise.

  • @250piccadilly9
    @250piccadilly9 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    The S23 plus is definitely the one to choose if looking for 3X optical zoom.

  • @warrenmcclure7819
    @warrenmcclure7819 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nicely done, thank you

  • @user-xc2ey6yd3d
    @user-xc2ey6yd3d 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I bought my galaxy s9 almost 5 years ago and it still works like a charm. The battery is not as good as it was before, but still okayish. Will upgrade to S23 in a couple of months, as I'm a fan of S series now!

    • @ousswiss7905
      @ousswiss7905 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I think A series wont last 5 years without issues, thats why i perfer S series too

    • @user-xc2ey6yd3d
      @user-xc2ey6yd3d 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@ousswiss7905 yep, I also have doubts about A series durability:( my mom has A40 for 2 years and it glitches from time to time

    • @shiva8188
      @shiva8188 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Bro my s9 plus is in the worst condition i wanna buy a54

    • @terracobynnhaandoh6110
      @terracobynnhaandoh6110 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@shiva8188what's the issue with it?

    • @shiva8188
      @shiva8188 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@terracobynnhaandoh6110 network issue

  • @theImpalerman
    @theImpalerman 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Galaxy A54 has expandable storage from what I understand, a huge plus for me.

  • @noriereckcxzs103
    @noriereckcxzs103 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    As a person who has a low income A54 is my choice. not only it saves you money but it makes you awesome with it features haha. I went to the store earlier and learned about their pricing when it comes to installment which is pretty because you can have the phone you want even you don't have the cash to get it. I really preferred the s23+ because it's pretty damn awesome which I could put myself to burden😅 if I have the guts to get it for 24 months installment😂 but I don't want to put myself in a situation where I will always have to think about a monthly debt to pay. So I'll just go with A54 for now😊 Thanks Shane👍

  • @fidasherkhan
    @fidasherkhan 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video! I ordered the A54 for my mum and I hope she like's using it ❤

  • @ThanukaRoshan
    @ThanukaRoshan 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the review.

  • @AB..__..
    @AB..__.. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I have a A54 now, replacing my Samsung A5 which I have used for 6 yrs. The A5's battery just recently has begun to show its age. I use my phone all day for work and it's typically has 40% left at the end of day. I am completely satisfied with the A54. I suspect that Warren Buffett would chose the A54.

    • @Steerpike-th6fe
      @Steerpike-th6fe 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm literally in the same position you were in! My 2017 A5 is packing up and I'm debating the A54 vs the S23. What had your experience of the A54 been like so far, especially compared with the A5?

    • @user-og4xv1wh8d
      @user-og4xv1wh8d 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Which charger adapter is better for a54?

  • @dannyp8750
    @dannyp8750 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Nice review i will go for the A54 instead of the Redmi note 12 Pro

    • @Mike.Tech.
      @Mike.Tech. ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I have them both and the A54 is much better. The Redmi note 12 Pro has faster charging, an ir blaster, a headphone jack, and no sd card slot

  • @justin_your_cousin9273
    @justin_your_cousin9273 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I got my a54 for a very reasonable 300 bucks today. Cant wait to use it!

  • @Ian-ty6zh
    @Ian-ty6zh ปีที่แล้ว

    That cream color really looks classy and elegant OH MY

  • @sk8thenp8nt
    @sk8thenp8nt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Got the S23 for free from Verizon. Interesting to hear that if I had to buy one of the two the cheaper one would have been a good choice. I upgraded from the s9 if you can believe that

    • @seige8621
      @seige8621 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As I did. S9 to s23. Mid rangers just can't really compare. I'm always of the opinion to buy a previous year flag ship than the current year midranger

  • @SQ773
    @SQ773 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I bought the S23 Plus 3 days ago.
    I prefer always the S+ line..
    And now after these 3 days,with heavy usage I am very satisfied with it .
    It is worth the money. Absolutely.

    • @ShaneSymonds
      @ShaneSymonds  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree 100%. It gets the least amount of social media hype/coverage but in everyday use it feels like the best option

    • @SQ773
      @SQ773 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ShaneSymonds it is yes 👍
      Screen size is always a + for me.
      The standard S23 is to small for me.
      And yeah,it cost ,"some" more money,but i wanted this S23 Plus now,instead of waiting.
      My previous device was the S21 Plus,so now i am always first with updates now👍

    • @TheCorne87
      @TheCorne87 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I also got the S23+ best compact phone on the market now!

    • @SQ773
      @SQ773 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheCorne87
      💯% true 👌🐾👊

    • @TheCorne87
      @TheCorne87 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SQ773 The S23 plus is top notch! 👊

  • @AyvaW
    @AyvaW 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What case is the brown case u had on the phone. Do u have a link for it

  • @mas921
    @mas921 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I have had the a54 for almost a month now.
    agree to all your points and would like to add, using it as a work phone along with my personal S22U. AMOLED screen is bright and pleasing but I immediately noticed a difference vs the S22U or even the note10+ am replacing the a54 with. the contrast is not as punshy, and colors feel shallower. Also, viewing angles are atrocious!
    the new wider aspect ratio is great for all apps, BUT youtube, as pinch to zoom now, crops even more into the video.
    the display IS better than a lot of phones out there, but the samsung flagships just have brilliant displays.
    I'm getting similar battery life, and with power save mode on, it easily gets to the 2 days mark. way better than my s22U. I made a routine to switch to 3g when connected to my home wifi as reception there is weak and noticed quite a bit of difference in battery life. nonetheless battery life is way more than sufficient.
    the haptics are an upgrade from older buzzing a-series but still doesn't feel as solid as a flagship.
    remarkably, the speaker is quite good, better than a s22u in lower frequency tones.
    finally performance was decent. I was expecting bad things from the exynos 1380, but 1000/2900 in geekbench6 was great, and UI is smooth.
    I got it as samsungs cheapest phone that gets monthly updates and quite like it so far.
    but I miss the spen a lot, also a slightly curved display on a boxy device is peak design IMHO. will probably go back to a used "note" phone for work when I replace this eventually.
    I kinda wish samsung supported spen on a54 tbh, not necessarily with a spen inside it, akin to the s21U.

    • @Bambotb
      @Bambotb ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The screen is top notch you're nitpicking

    • @joedyke8424
      @joedyke8424 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am getting this phone tonight based on your experience. Thanks

    • @shadim2935
      @shadim2935 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@Oti el he is right regarding the screen the phone is amazing and performance decent but the viewing angle is not good specially with white background you can see yellow tint moving across the screen as you tilt the phone or moving it a little bit. But everything else is great

    • @daania2192
      @daania2192 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      switching to 3g?? how do you do that? i got the a54 a few weeks ago and im loving it so far! tho i wanted a better camera but hey, you cant get everything at once, its the first time i bought a good phone for myself! the only problem is the wifi..idk why but it disconnects and reconnects for a few secs/mins..while the other devices in my home work perfectly, i rlly dont know what to do, if you could help with the wifi that would be awesome!

    • @Bambotb
      @Bambotb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shadim2935 that's nitpicking..no one watches screen from shallow angles ffs...put it next to a s23 same quality

  • @aminalone
    @aminalone ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A53 5G here, does everything I need, including high multi tasking with work.

    • @jondaniel6948
      @jondaniel6948 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      s23 user here, always wanted to say that😅.

    • @aminalone
      @aminalone 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jondaniel6948 lol

  • @nohariad1029
    @nohariad1029 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Should we worry about the white screen of death? I've had it with my S20 and I've since been apprehensive about purchasing the S23.
    Kindly share your opinion 🙏

  • @mrh9065
    @mrh9065 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review thank you

  • @printerschamp
    @printerschamp ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've been using my wife's old phones after she upgraded. I'm still on a Note 8 currently. I've been looking into this A54 for finally getting myself a new phone. I don't care about social media and camera, but use the mp3 player more than anything. This looks to be a winner for me.

  • @PhantasusRex
    @PhantasusRex 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The S phones even the S22 from last year are just more responsive and fluid in day to day use than the A-Series. I have an A51 and tried the A54 and S23 side by side in a store and I noticed the same micro lags in the A54 again even tho it's brand new. So I think I will go with a S22 or S23 as my next phone.

    • @Pedro145a
      @Pedro145a 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have the s22 plus and would say the s series is definitely worth the price :)

  • @cfrizz1
    @cfrizz1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I decided to get the A54, I retired my S10e for it. With the way I use my phone the A54 is more than enough and I love the big screen.

  • @texasjedi777
    @texasjedi777 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for posting this! Would you please answer a technical question about this phone? I've had this A54 for about 3 months now and I just noticed that the Message+ Image Search icon no longer appears in the "Attach Media" option when I select (+) to add an image (i.e. - GIF, Video, MEMEs) from online. The only options now are "Glympse", "Places", "Replies", 'Gallery", and a couple of others. How do you retrieve that blue-colored Search button that was originally in there?

  • @armando-bz8ht
    @armando-bz8ht 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gracias por probar los galaxys❤ los amo , saludos 🇵🇪✌🏼

  • @pankajvermacs
    @pankajvermacs ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really like the A series of samsung. Lack of a zoom lens is probably a only drawback.

  • @nadodgeskn
    @nadodgeskn ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bro i traded in my a52 5g for the a54 5g and total price with the galaxy bud lives i got too came to $300 after tax. Best phone i've owned to date. I used to run an s8 and an s6 edge at that.

    • @joshuabush2569
      @joshuabush2569 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How are you finding it? Currently using the A52 and looking to upgrade

  • @pcarlson214
    @pcarlson214 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I agree. Had I needed to pay list price for the S23 I would have gone with the A54, however, as with a lot of folks who have T-Mobile, or other such carriers, often the price differential is much less, as it was in my case (with a trade-in). How you buy your phones can make the choice go either way.

    • @melm4730
      @melm4730 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And over night the S23 is free with a new two year plan at T-Mobile verses the A54 is still $99 with a new two year plan. Go figure? My only quandary is that I really wanted that SD slot option. Will I give it up for the souped up S23? TBD

  • @J0nDaFr3aK
    @J0nDaFr3aK 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The only complain I have about the A54 is the lack of optical stabilization at FullHD 60 FPS. It's honestly the only drawback for me. Is this a hardware thing, or could an update add this feature?

  • @Yosk77
    @Yosk77 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love how I broke my A52s 5G, bought my A54 5G on a whim, and it turns out that is like phone of the year 😂😂😂.

  • @FlorinU
    @FlorinU 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I got the A34 and honestly there is nothing I feel I might be missing - the Mediatek is surprisingly fast, no hiccups whatsoever in the few months I've had it. The camera could be better (I still think my old S7 was the perfect shooter for me), and it could be slightly smaller and lighter, but otherwise it's a pocket laptop. Oh, and I constantly get more than 10 hours of screen on time regardless of what I do (no heavy gaming, though, just casual). I bought it for a little over EUR 250 and I'm sure the S23 isn't three times or four times better (for the price tag it carries).

  • @humanbeing3907
    @humanbeing3907 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Currently trying to decide which one should I buy. Both of the phones have their pros and cons, so it's really hard to make a decision

    • @gangadharr3524
      @gangadharr3524 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Have you bought yet?

    • @humanbeing3907
      @humanbeing3907 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gangadharr3524 not yet, but I'll probably choose S23

    • @eagbismark9115
      @eagbismark9115 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@humanbeing3907why please

  • @RourkeSD
    @RourkeSD ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I have heard that the A54 does not take as good as night photos? I like the price and the SD memory card which you did not cover in your summary.

  • @shadim2935
    @shadim2935 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The A54 is best samsung phone i got but it have a little problem the phone is amazing and performance decent but the viewing angle is not good specially with white background you can see yellow tint moving across the screen as you tilt the phone or moving it a little bit. But everything else is great

  • @VienBienTv
    @VienBienTv ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If only S23 had expandable memory, I wouldn't have a hard time choosing from these two.

  • @debbiechadwick861
    @debbiechadwick861 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My S23 is on the way. Can't wait.

  • @kumarapillay3122
    @kumarapillay3122 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    to note the primary 50 mp camera of a54 and s23 series are the same

  • @edwardgrafton4663
    @edwardgrafton4663 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Shane the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Samsung Galaxy A54 phones just look whole like each other.

  • @galaxygangllc
    @galaxygangllc 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    In my experience I have not had one stutter using my A54, I think it depends on the phone carrier.

  • @nicoleheck7038
    @nicoleheck7038 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't remember you saying... what is the distance zoom in quality? I have a galaxy a20 and zooming in for things like award ceremonies of my kids is horrible. They are pixilated and blury. I can barely tell anything in the pic. Which is good or better?

  • @MrTabasham1990
    @MrTabasham1990 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I buy flagship because I plan to use my phones until they stop getting security updates. Flagship specs will age better.

  • @vvv1227
    @vvv1227 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome review dude kindly tell me the processor on a54 in india we get an exynos 1380 processor on a 54 thanks in advance

  • @sherrynsnyder1583
    @sherrynsnyder1583 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love my A54 but need some help please. What app should I use that allows for a 3 min home video that sends full screen? Please and thanks.

  • @user-zv4hh9pk8f
    @user-zv4hh9pk8f 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tnx for the review

  • @Warrenpillay0609
    @Warrenpillay0609 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looking to buy the a54. Currently using the a31. Have you experienced any lags with the animations when exiting apps or glitches with pulling the quick panel down? I want a smooth and fluid feeling phone so would you still recommend the a54?

    • @desertfrag
      @desertfrag ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I have owned the A54 for 2 weeks and have seen no glitches. It's a great phone.

    • @Warrenpillay0609
      @Warrenpillay0609 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@desertfrag Amazing! Thank you.

    • @shadim2935
      @shadim2935 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No the performance spectacular no stutter at all .but the screen is not the best the viewing angle is not good specially with white background you can see yellow tint moving across the screen as you tilt the phone that's my only problem and it's not obvious I forgot about it

    • @desertfrag
      @desertfrag ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shadim2935 I have only seen a few mention the yellow tint. Not widespread or more mention would be made. The view from an angle would be the same for flagships also

    • @stevenhuang9207
      @stevenhuang9207 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i dont notice any ui lags and stutters, its very smooth and fluid. i do notice some issues when scrolling on google news feed and youtube, but none on facebook.

  • @babygirl692169
    @babygirl692169 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I currently have the s20 plus and got the lovely green line down my phone. I was going to upgrade to the s23 but ive been reading all the s series have been getting this line after an update. Not all phones but im not taking the chance. They wont replace it for free and i can get the A54 for same price if I were to get the screen replaced. So i think I'm going to head that route. Obviously i love the s series but I can't take the risk of the dreaded green line.

  • @LastActionHero1986
    @LastActionHero1986 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video, personally I think the a545g is very underwhelming and think that my a235g looks and takes better photos than the a545g and never thought I be saying that.

  • @MelvinColeman-vb8py
    @MelvinColeman-vb8py 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I got the a 54a5g it a great phone.. what galaxy would u pick pixel or samsung galaxy

  • @rockhenry-yy3vr
    @rockhenry-yy3vr ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you set up VM on the A 54? When I press number 1 on the keypad, which is supposed take yu set up VM, I get a voice that says, "The person you're trying to reach is unavailable - please try later."

  • @dmp3231966
    @dmp3231966 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Appreciate your video straight forward non biased a54 for the price is excellent I like mine and definitely better than a53 for I was thinking about pixel 7a but 6.1 is very small for my hands even a54 but it's a decent size keep up the good work 👍🏿

    • @C3lloman
      @C3lloman ปีที่แล้ว

      A 6.1 inch device is small for your hands? Literally every modern smartphone is on the limit of reaching the top one-handed and I have large hands. Phones used to be 3.5 inch and people weren't complaining they were small. The only reason they are bigger now is the screen size. It has nothing to do with the larger form-factor being better for one-handed use.

  • @MarcG7424
    @MarcG7424 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thinking about upgrading my wife's Oneplus and one of her requirements is the sd card slot if she can get it she doesn't use wireless charging DEX or a IR Blaster and considering the A54 has many of the features and customizations it's big brothers have ( you have to look for them but they are there ) at a much lower price the A54 sounds like a good buy

  • @bogdan_130.
    @bogdan_130. 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After a recent pryce cut,the a 54 got from my least fav to my fav phone of 2023. I can find it at around 300 dollars in my country (the 8gb ram version bc,for some reason,they don't sell the 6 gb version in my country wich i'm fine with bc,it haves the pryce of the 6gb ram so u're not overpaying for that inconvenience,you're actualy getting more)wich is so much more fari than the 450 pryce point and i feel like it rly isn't worth paying more than 350. I hated it bc it used a better optimysed chip than the 2yo a52s with no performance upgrade wich sounded preety bad bc my a 52s(i'm more of a mid-ranger guy. I have the moneys for a flagship but samsung's a series is just calling me for some reason) started having some hicups here and there wich i was verry concerned for a 450 $phone that was just launched but,it works so much smoother(when i saw the pryce cut,i rushed and buyed one for my mom)maybe bc of the 8gb ram but i don't rly care,as long as the phone holds up. Another thing that i hated.. back glass with plastic frame. Just why? To break the back and spend more moneys repairing it. Makes more moneys than putting a aluminium frame that actualy helps the phone on a structural level. I tought the design was lazy but i see that they want to unify their look... i don't care but isn't as nice to hold in the hands as the a52s was and the front bassels are getting bigger and bigger,every 2 years. At least,if they would've made it thick but equal on all sides,like on the nothing phone 1.this are all my big complains and,they would've been a deal bracker at the prycepoint of 450 bc other midranges offers more for that pryce and bc it felt like a step back from the a53 wich was a step back from the a52s(wich is my fav phone overall),being mostly a upgrade with no direction. New cameras,new screen,glass back,i guess?and that's kinda' it. At that point,i was looking forword to the pixel 7a but,now,i feel like the phone is worth its moneys,maybe under pryced but,with the midrange market,wich is the most competitive phone market,u need to keep pryces low to keep going.
    Anyways. A lot of problems,most of 'em are bc of the a 53 anyways but,after a mounth,i'm pleased with it. The cameras are great in good light,put some pictures from it against pictures taken with 1 friend's 13pro,just for fun and a lot of ppls decided that the a54 was better wich is nice. The batery is good. The adapitve refresh rate is a step up from 120 flat but i would've still liked the first gen of ltpo but anyways,ithelps with the battery life plus the chip inside is far better optimysed. Already talked about performance. It's rly capabile,just like the a52s,sadly,it ain't a upgrade but,at least,it ain't a downgrade like the a 53 was(f*ck the a53)but is smoother.
    The haptics are,at least,on papper,better but,i like the ones on the a 52s better. The ones on the a54 are smoother but at the expence of power,or is just me. Speakers are far better,screens,talked a bit earlyer,the brightness upgrade was soo needed,the adaptive refresh rate is nice but the thicker bassels aren't. I'l get up to android 17,as supposed to my a52s that will not be supported anymore,next year.
    I hate that they've ditched both the headphone jack and 4rth camera(wich was just a sensor) and didn't do too much with the left space wich is sad.
    Now,for 300 dollars,is a rly good option,offering soo much. Its incredible how bif of a difference 150 dollare makes in this market but as i said,is verry competitive. I would've still liked:wierless charger(the 7a will have one),aluminium frame(they can ditch the back glass,i even prefere the plastic of the,u guessed it,a 52s(man,that phone was peak bang for your buck abd i'm compairing the a54 with it bc i don't even want to talk about the a53 plus i have more experience with the a52s(but mostly bc the a53 was such a dissapointment and i hate that phone,even to this day))as supposed to the glassy glass from the a54(frosted glass was too expensive,right samsung?),a chip that is faster than the one from his grandpa,the old haptics and better low light photos(only thing that the camera lacks(and is not even that bad. I've edited a low light photo in the galery and solved the problem. If i can do it,they can do it as well)) if the phone would've had this things,i would've payed full pryce and considered it fair but it doesn't so even 1 dollar over 350(wich is already a bit of a stretch bc when i recomand it to ppls,i specify to try to get it at 300,is the fairest pryce,350 being the maximum that i can accept)is a robbery

  • @rvv4903
    @rvv4903 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For me if you don't need the cameras on the S23, no need to spend all that extra cash any more. Midrange phone no all you need, in my options. Also. Love the channel ❤

  • @wirapranata5037
    @wirapranata5037 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Having Dex saved massive time and money for me. I dropped my S8+ on a concrete and it cracked my screen, rendering it unusable. Having Dex and a docking station allowed me to backup my files. I would have gone with A54 if it had Dex.

  • @aminmehrshad7269
    @aminmehrshad7269 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was wondering if all A54 s overheat from time to time? Cause mine certainly does.

  • @tarikhaziz6550
    @tarikhaziz6550 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I prefer s23 for Compact tiny & mighty 😍

  • @Ban20011
    @Ban20011 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    For a student who has a specific budget to spend on a phone, the Galaxy A54 is more than worth it! It totally takes the win.
    Samsung did an incredible job this time!
    I'm getting one!!

  • @AbhishekNayar
    @AbhishekNayar ปีที่แล้ว

    Whats the name of the controller used at 4:56?

  • @kamillisowski2931
    @kamillisowski2931 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Its like with cars , one person need car what can safely drive from point a to b , another person need top sport car to show every one how rich and cool he is ...
    For me its not a problem buy top range smartphone evry 2 years ... Its just pointles for me itd device to contact withh ppl and using gps thats why midrange phone is good enough

  • @Dadda658
    @Dadda658 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I never realized how beautiful the S23 plus was until now

    • @swapnilsalve1971
      @swapnilsalve1971 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They made a54 look ugly so that s23plus looks more beautiful. They have had good looking A series phones in the past.

    • @reginaaaq
      @reginaaaq 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A54 IS not ugly!! Smaller and more convinient! S IS too BIG !!

    • @matttasby1186
      @matttasby1186 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@swapnilsalve1971 - Did you watch the video...? The A54 is far from ugly. It's not ugly at all. You can barely tell the difference between an a54 and a s23.

    • @swapnilsalve1971
      @swapnilsalve1971 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@matttasby1186 i can definitely tell the difference just by seeing these 2 phones. If hold side by side, there's no human hand that won't recognise both differently.

    • @swapnilsalve1971
      @swapnilsalve1971 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@matttasby1186 and yes, i watched the video and felt both phones in hand and I'm damn sure which one is uglier.

  • @khenpahilanga9596
    @khenpahilanga9596 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, could you make a video on your s23 regular review? because i just bought one recently but my screen on time is around only 3hrs and when standby i drop around 3-4% of battery, is this normal? for example, the 1hr and 41mins of your youtube, my battery is already around 30% and i dint even have anything else other than the one ui home and system ui thats using the battery :(

  • @Mr.Reaper-pk3qm
    @Mr.Reaper-pk3qm 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm watching this on A54 and I have a friend who have S23. We've both used our phones for over a month and let me you, the A54 is as good as the S23 Most of the time! And for that price, it's a sweet deal!

    • @oringo556
      @oringo556 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A54 better than the S10+?

  • @oguzhanbaran8889
    @oguzhanbaran8889 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is the model of the console you use while playing games?

  • @dekipvanida
    @dekipvanida 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Bought the S23 a while ago because I needed to switch, was debating between a S22 and S23 but eventually went with the S23. definitely worth the money, very pleased with it

    • @vyvynylification
      @vyvynylification 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You did a great job going for the s23. It's better in every way but especially better because it comes with the snapdragon gen2 chipset even in Europe. The s22 in europe etc still came with exynos which is worse in every single way compared to it's Snapdragon variant. But even the Snapdragon variant s22 doesn't compare to the s23 models in terms of battery.

  • @Kpopkin
    @Kpopkin 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The flashlight placement on the a54 is way more aesthetic than the s22

  • @eva7801
    @eva7801 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does a case for s23+ also fit on a54