Samsung and Google are known for introducing really good mid-range smartphones but which is best for you?
When it comes to mid-range smartphones, the market is flooded with options that offer a balance between performance, features, and price. Two contenders, the Samsung Galaxy A54 and the Google Pixel 7a, bring their unique strengths to the table, not making the choice between them an easy one.
In this article, we dive into the key aspects of both devices, from design and performance to camera capabilities and software, to help you decide which one suits your needs best.Differences between Samsung Galaxy A54 and Google Pixel 7a
There are four colours available for each of these phones. The Galaxy A54 is offered in Lime, Graphite, Violet, and White. Conversely, the Pixel 7a provides colour choices of Charcoal, Snow, Sea, and Coral.
In terms of build quality, the choices here are quite intriguing. The Galaxy A54 features a plastic frame all around but boasts a glass front and back made of Gorilla Glass 5, which is highly durable and relatively scratch-resistant.
The Pixel 7a, on the other hand, sports an aluminum frame, which is a superior frame material, but it has a plastic back. Despite being made of plastic, it closely resembles glass in look and feel but ultimately is not.
Another noteworthy design aspect is that the Pixel 7a supports wireless charging, while the same cannot be said for the A54. In contrast, the latter includes an SD card slot for expandable storage, a feature absent in the Pixel 7a.
When it comes to displays, there’s a notable difference between these phones. The Pixel 7a features a 6.1in display, while the Galaxy A54 boasts a larger 6.4in display, and overall, the A54 offers a superior display quality.
The Pixel 7a’s display is still decent, but it offers a 90Hz refresh rate compared to the adaptive 120Hz refresh rate on the Galaxy A54. Both displays are smooth and responsive, but the latter has an edge in this regard.
Additionally, the A54’s display is slightly brighter, and it uses Super AMOLED screen technology, whereas the Pixel 7a employs standard OLED technology.
The Pixel 7a is equipped with the same chipset as the Pixel 7 Pro – the Google Tensor G2. While it may not be the fastest on the market, it delivers a smooth and fast performance, more than sufficient for a mid-range phone.
It may seem like the Pixel 7a’s Exynos 1380 chipset in the Galaxy A54 is less powerful, but in everyday tasks and app usage, you won’t notice a significant performance difference between the two.
In our Geekbench 5 Multi-core test, the Galaxy A54 scored 2852 points, while the Pixel 7a achieved 2720 points. So, despite having a flagship chipset from the Pro model, the Pixel 7a’s performance results are slightly inferior to those of the Galaxy A54.
