The Galaxy A series straddles the line between premium and mid-range: the A54 and A34, for example, get class-leading software support of 4 OS updates and 5 years of security patches. This is as good as the S-series flagship and better than any mid-ranger (including the Pixels) not called the “iPhone SE.”
With that in mind, the Samsung Galaxy A54 is a good deal in all three markets. Note that the UK version comes with an extended 3 year warranty. Also, the US version has 6GB of RAM instead of 8GB.
The Samsung Galaxy A34 isn’t officially available in the US (although we’ve seen a lot of imports), but it is across Europe. Especially in the UK it’s £100 cheaper than the A54, so you have a tough choice ahead of you. The A34 has a slightly larger display (6.6″ vs 6.4″), but its cameras aren’t as good: smaller main sensor, lower resolution ultra wide-angle and selfie cameras. Check out our reviews for a more in-depth look.
Here’s a little twist: in the UK the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is cheaper than the A54. It’s an early 2022 model, so it’s already had one update, but there are still three left. This is the version with Snapdragon 888, so you get higher performance, especially for games. Also, this phone has an adequate telephoto lens – 76mm/3x front on an 8MP sensor – whereas the A-phone relies on digital zoom. Additionally, the FE supports wireless charging. The phone is also available in the US and Germany, although pricing in those markets favors the A54.
We’ll quickly wrap up with a couple of budget Galaxy A phones. Do you want 5G connectivity or not? If you answered yes, the Galaxy A14 5G is right for you. If not, you can save money by buying the Galaxy A14. Besides the obvious difference, the 5G model has a more powerful chipset (Exynos 1330 vs Helio G80) and a 90Hz refresh rate for its 6.6 inch LCD, however, the 4G model has an ultra wide angle camera 5 MP (vs. none).
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