Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW vs Galaxy A54: The Ultimate Showdown

Choosing between Samsung's Galaxy A series can be tough. Both the A71 5G UW and the A54 offer compelling features, but cater to slightly different needs. This comprehensive comparison will help you decide which phone is the perfect fit for your budget and lifestyle.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Galaxy A54 emerges as the overall winner thanks to its superior display, more modern chipset, and exceptional battery life. While the A71 5G UW offers 5G UW connectivity, the A54's improvements in other areas make it the more well-rounded choice for most users.

PHONES
Phone Names	Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW	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	2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 28, 66	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands	260, 261 SA/NSA/mmWave	1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
	-	25, 41, 66, 71 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA

Launch
Announced	2020, July 07	2023, March 15
Status	Available. Released 2020, July 16	Available. Released 2023, March 24

Body
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Dimensions	162.8 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm (6.41 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)	158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm (6.23 x 3.02 x 0.32 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM (pre-installed)	· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	188 g (6.63 oz)	202 g (7.13 oz)
	-	IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Display
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
Size	6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~87.9% screen-to-body ratio)	6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	Super AMOLED Plus	Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)	Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)	Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
GPU	Adreno 620	Mali-G68 MP5
OS	Android 10, One UI 2.1	Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
	UFS 2.1	-

Main Camera
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Quad	64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens	-
Single	-	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Triple	-	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	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/240fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera
Features	HDR	-
Single	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video	4K@30fps, 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	No	Yes (market/region dependent)
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	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, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (USA only)
	ANT+	Virtual proximity sensing

Battery
Charging	25W wired	25W wired
Type	Li-Po 4500 mAh	5000 mAh

Misc
Colors	Prism Bricks Black	Lime, Graphite, Violet, White
Models	SM-A716V	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	-	€ 210.00 / $ 119.11 / £ 169.95 / ₹ 28,999
SAR	0.50 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body)	0.81 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	-	0.69 W/kg (head) 1.34 W/kg (body)

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

OUR TESTS
Battery	-	Active use score 11:15h
Battery (old)	-	Endurance rating 119h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	980 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker	-	-26.6 LUFS (Good)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 506678 (v9) GeekBench: 2703 (v5.1), 2797 (v6) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW

5G UW Connectivity
Larger Display (6.7 inches)
Decent Performance

Older Chipset
Lower Brightness Display
Slightly Shorter Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy A54

Brighter & Better Display
More Modern Chipset (Exynos 1380)
Exceptional Battery Life
Improved Camera Performance

No 5G UW
Slightly Smaller Display (6.4 inches)

Display Comparison

The Galaxy A54 boasts a significantly brighter display (980 nits vs. A71's ~800 nits) and an impressive infinite contrast ratio, resulting in more vivid colors and deeper blacks. The A71's display is still good, but the A54's is noticeably superior. Both feature Super AMOLED technology.

Camera Comparison

Both phones offer capable camera systems, but the A54 generally produces better image quality, particularly in low-light conditions. The A54's image processing is more refined, resulting in more natural-looking photos and videos. Both have multiple lenses including ultrawide.

Performance

The Galaxy A54's Exynos 1380 (5nm) offers better efficiency and performance compared to the A71 5G UW's Snapdragon 765G (7nm). While the A71's CPU is decent, the A54's newer architecture provides a smoother experience, especially with demanding apps and games. The A54's 5nm process also contributes to better power efficiency.

Battery Life

The Galaxy A54 shines in battery life, consistently achieving endurance ratings around 119 hours. The A71 5G UW's battery life is respectable, but falls short of the A54's longevity. Both support 25W wired charging.

Buying Guide

The Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW is a good option for users who prioritize 5G UW connectivity and are comfortable with a slightly older chipset. The Galaxy A54 is ideal for those seeking a vibrant display, long battery life, and a more recent processor for smoother performance and future-proofing.