Samsung Galaxy A41 vs A54: A Detailed Comparison

Choosing a new mid-range smartphone can be tough. The Samsung Galaxy A41 and A54 are both solid contenders, but cater to different needs. This comprehensive comparison will help you decide which phone is the right fit for your budget and lifestyle.

Phones Images

🏆 Quick Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy A54 is the clear winner, offering a significantly brighter display, a more powerful processor, and faster charging. While the A41 boasts impressive battery endurance, the A54's overall improvements make it the superior choice for most users.

PHONES
Phone Names	Samsung Galaxy A41	Samsung Galaxy A54

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands	-	1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
	-	25, 41, 66, 71 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA

Launch
Announced	2020, March 18. Released 2020, May 22	2023, March 15
Status	Discontinued	Available. Released 2023, March 24

Body
Build	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Dimensions	149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm (5.90 x 2.75 x 0.31 in)	158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm (6.23 x 3.02 x 0.32 in)
SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	152 g (5.36 oz)	202 g (7.13 oz)
	-	IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Display
Protection	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~431 ppi density)	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
Size	6.1 inches, 89.8 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio)	6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65 (12 nm)	Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
GPU	Mali-G52 MC2	Mali-G68 MP5
OS	Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1	Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
	eMMC 5.1	-

Main Camera
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Single	-	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Triple	48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm Auxiliary lens	50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.X", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro)
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera
Single	25 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	No
35mm jack	Yes	No
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes, with stereo speakers

Comms
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC	Yes	Yes (market/region dependent)
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	FM radio, recording	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (USA only)
	Virtual proximity sensing	Virtual proximity sensing

Battery
Charging	15W wired	25W wired
Type	Li-Po 3500 mAh	5000 mAh

Misc
Colors	Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Silver, Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Red	Lime, Graphite, Violet, White
Models	SM-A415F/DSN, SM-A415F/DSM, SM-A415F, SM-A415F/DS, SCV48, SC-41A	SM-A546V, SM-A546U, SM-A546U1, SM-A546B, SM-A546B/DS, SM-A546E, SM-A546E/DS, SM-A5460, SM-A546M, SM-A546M/DS, SM-A546W
Price	About 290 EUR	€ 210.00 / $ 119.11 / £ 169.95 / ₹ 28,999
SAR	-	0.81 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	0.59 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)	0.69 W/kg (head) 1.34 W/kg (body)

Tests
Battery life	Endurance rating 102h	Endurance rating 119h
Camera	Photo / Video	Photo / Video
Display	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-30.5 LUFS (Below average)	-26.6 LUFS (Good)
Performance	AnTuTu: 170044 (v8) GeekBench: 1175 (v5.1) GFXBench: 6.9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 506678 (v9) GeekBench: 2703 (v5.1), 2797 (v6) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Samsung Galaxy A41

Exceptional battery life
Affordable price
Decent display

Outdated chipset
Slower charging
Less impressive camera

Samsung Galaxy A54

Bright and vibrant display
Powerful processor
Improved camera
Faster charging

Higher price
Battery life slightly less than A41 in standby

Display Comparison

The A54's display is a major upgrade. Its 980 nits peak brightness blows the A41's 624 nits out of the water, making it much easier to see outdoors. Both have excellent contrast ratios (infinite, nominally), but the A54's higher resolution and improved color accuracy provide a noticeably better viewing experience. The A54 also likely has a more modern panel technology (likely AMOLED vs. potentially LCD on the A41).

Camera Comparison

While both offer 'Photo / Video' capabilities, the A54's camera system is generally superior. Expect better image quality, improved low-light performance, and potentially more advanced features like optical image stabilization (OIS) which the A41 likely lacks. The A54's newer sensor technology and image processing algorithms contribute to better overall results.

Performance

The A54's Exynos 1380 chipset (5nm) is a substantial leap over the A41's Mediatek Helio P65 (12nm). Expect significantly faster app loading times, smoother multitasking, and better gaming performance on the A54. The A54's Cortex-A78 cores provide a considerable boost in processing power.

Battery Life

The A41's endurance rating of 102h is impressive, suggesting excellent standby time. However, the A54's active use score of 11:15h and endurance rating of 119h demonstrate strong performance under regular use. The A54 also benefits from 25W wired charging compared to the A41's 15W, allowing for quicker top-ups.

Buying Guide

Who should buy the Samsung Galaxy A41? Those on a tight budget who prioritize exceptional battery life and don't need the latest features. Who should buy the Samsung Galaxy A54? Users seeking a vibrant display, smoother performance, a better camera, and faster charging – a worthwhile upgrade for most.