SAMSUNG Galaxy A54 5G A Series Cell Phone, Unlocked Android Smartphone, 128GB, 6.4” Fluid Display Screen, Pro Grade Camera, Long Battery Life, Refined Design, US Version, 2023, Awesome Black

I got this phone after my iPhone XR broke and so I was a bit hesitant to switch over to android but I do not regret it. I'll make this to the point so I don't waste your time.Pros:- Battery life: I've had the phone for about 2 months now so I can't speak too much on the degradation but the battery on this is very good. On a full charge this will last me pretty much all day with maybe about 10-20% left at night with heavy usage. If you don't plan on using this phone all day you will be more than fine with the battery on this thing.- Multitasking: I can run multiple apps on this thing with no problems at all. I think the only time the phone might be overworked would be if you were video editing or gaming plus also trying to run something else at the same time but i'm not sure who would even do that lol.-Screen: The screen quality of this phone and with the high refresh rate makes it great for viewing at all times. I will say on a very sunny day you will have to turn the brightness all the way up to see but apart from that I have no complains about the screen for this phone and I think at this price range you won't find much better.Cons:- Camera: Now this one is definitely debatable as i've seen some people like and dislike the camera on here but for me I just feel like it's lacking in certain areas. The selfie camera is usable but coming from the iPhone I felt like it was pretty much the same with a little worse video quality. I will say the portrait mode on the camera is really good and the main camera is generally very good for the price, although zooming in at all past 2x will be pretty bad image/video quality. I do want to reiterate though this might depend on your preferences so id encourage to go find camera comparisons out there but I think for casual photography/video taking and with good lighting the camera will get the job done.-Finger print reader: Outside of the camera this was my only other nuisance with the phone, and don't get me wrong this is a first world problem but sometimes the finger printer reader lags behind or I need to get a good finger placement on it. It's not the biggest deal in the world but it can be a bit annoying having to scan my finger multiple times to get through. I don't use facial recognition so I can't speak on that but for the finger print reading it's definitely not as responsive as the higher end Samsung phones.Overall there is very little complains I have about this phone and I think for anyone who's looking for just general phone use you won't get much better than this and you're getting a phone with a reliable brand in Samsung so in case something happens it will be serviceable easier than maybe some other international brans out there.

First I tried a Pixel 7a, because I liked the typical Google enhancements. The fingerprint sensor, and modem were supposed to be improved over my old Pixel 6, but sadly, I didn't see it. That is when I decided to try this A54. While it may not be quite as fast as the Pixel, and it doesn't have voice type, or phone monitoring, it is an extremely well-balanced phone. It feels premium, and the software has a very smooth fluid feel to it. Also, the fingerprint scan has never failed me, and the cell signal is about 10% better than both the Pixel 6, and 7a. The bonus is that I got it on Prime Day and saved about $130. Features are nice, but reliable unlocking, and great cell signal with a smooth OS are priceless.Update 8/26/23: I've had this phone for a tad over 5 weeks now, and it is getting to be my favorite phone I've had. It is very smooth, super reliable, and does everything I need. On paper, this phone is no powerhouse compared to flagships, but I don't miss the extra power one bit. I'm not a gamer but I play games and I'm not a photographer but I shoot very nice pictures. Not once have I missed the extra power. That said, my biggest complaint with Pixels was the biometric security. Fingerprint sensors, and face recognition for me was 85%. This A54 has never failed to open on the first try since I've had it. Like I said, if you want the fastest phone this isn't it, but pleasingly fast everyday use doesn't always mean the latest processors.

I wanted a phone that functions well and provides me with value. I have no interest in having a mobile phone that is a status symbol or fashion accessory. I'm an unoppressed minority... one of the few that try to get as much life as possible out of my mobile phones and I think I found a good option here.For a mid-range smart phone, the camera is very competitive. Battery life is mediocre, although I do really like that I can cap the charging at 85% to extend the battery's lifetime. I also like that the operating system does seem to be managing app behaviors to improve battery life, although this feature does cause a few minor problems now and then.This is not my first Samsung phone. I moved away from Samsung years ago, mainly because their better phones dropped support for memory cards and because of the preinstalled bloatware. Some of the Samsung apps are very useful, other's not at all. I would prefer that the customer was given the option to install the apps from the Samsung store, rather than bog down the device with apps that never get used. I'm disappointed there is no headphone jack. This would be easier to swallow if Samsung included a USB C headphone adaptor - unfortunately that was not the case. And speaking of things not included... no charger is included. The lack of a charger didn't bother me though, since I have a large assortment of USB chargers and the phone does seem to take advantage of industry standard fast charging on the chargers that support this. The price tag made some really wild swings during the time I purchased. Fortunately, I was able to purchase at a low spot.In summary - The camera, the memory card slot, OS/security update support, and the price tag (at times) make this phone a winner in my opinion.

I've had this for a year now. Definitely not the fastest phone out there, but it's fast enough. The display is amazing and the battery life is still fantastic (For the record, I took care of the battery by capping it to 80% only).The camera is great! I'm very satisfied with the camera quality for this price point. Definitely worth it!