Samsung Galaxy A54 5G / Apple iPhone 14 Pro

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G: 6 GB RAM · 128 GB storage

Apple iPhone 14 Pro: iPhone 14 Pro; 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB storage options. US models (A2650) use eSIM only. The iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A54 5GApple iPhone 14 Pro
Release year20232022
Display6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED; 1080 × 2340; 1,000 nits Samsung6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; ProMotion up to 120 Hz; always-on display; Dynamic Island

ProMotion changes the refresh rate with the content: scrolling looks smoother, and the rate drops on still images to save battery. Dynamic Island uses the front camera cut-out as an area for alerts and live activities.

Apple
Refresh rate120 Hz Samsung—
ProcessorExynos 1380; octa-core (2.4 GHz + 2.0 GHz) Samsung—
Memory6 GB Samsung—
Storage128 GB; microSD up to 1 TB

The microSD card shares a slot with the SIM.

Samsung		128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB

Storage cannot be expanded later; ProRes video and 48 MP ProRAW photos take a lot of space.

Apple
Cover glassFront and back: Gorilla Glass 5 Samsung—
DurabilityIP67 water and dust resistance Samsung—
Main camera50 MP; ƒ/1.8; OIS Samsung—
Ultrawide camera12 MP; ƒ/2.2; 123° Samsung—
Macro camera5 MP; ƒ/2.4 Samsung—
Front camera32 MP; ƒ/2.2 Samsung12 MP TrueDepth; Face ID Apple
Battery / charging5,000 mAh; 25 W wired fast charging; no wireless charging

The charger is not included in the box.

Samsung		—
Software supportLaunched with Android 13 / One UI 5.1; 4 Android upgrades; 5 years of security updates

The four-upgrade promise runs through Android 17.

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Size / weight158.2 × 76.7 × 8.2 mm; 202 g Samsung—
Connectivity5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2; NFC; USB-C; no 3.5 mm jack

eSIM and mmWave support listed on the US spec sheet vary by region.

Samsung		—
Audio and unlockStereo speakers; optical in-display fingerprint reader Samsung—
Brightness—1600 nits peak for HDR; 2000 nits peak outdoors

The 2000-nit figure is a peak reached with automatic brightness in sunlight; manual brightness stays lower.

Apple
Chip—A16 Bionic; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Rear cameras—48 MP main; 12 MP ultra wide (120°); 12 MP 2x and 12 MP 3x telephoto; up to 15x digital zoom

The 3x telephoto is a separate lens; values up to 15x are digital zoom and lose detail.

Apple
Video—4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; Cinematic mode 4K HDR at 30 fps; ProRes 4K at 30 fps; Action mode 2.8K at 60 fps; Dolby Vision HDR 4K at 60 fps

Action mode reduces shake when filming while walking or running, using software stabilisation that crops the image to 2.8K.

Apple
Battery and charging—Up to 23 hours of video playback; about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher adapter; MagSafe 15 W, Qi 7.5 W

No power adapter is included in the box. The phone uses a Lightning port.

Apple
Cellular and wireless—5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave); Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.3; Ultra Wideband; NFC; precision dual-frequency GPS

mmWave 5G works only on the US model and with carriers that offer it.

Apple
SIM—US model: dual eSIM, no physical SIM tray; two lines active at once

Models sold in other countries may have a different SIM setup; the phone can store eight or more eSIM profiles.

Apple
Durability and materials—IP68 (up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes); Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel frame

Water and dust resistance is not permanent and can decrease with normal wear.

Apple
Size and weight—147.5 × 71.5 × 7.85 mm; 206 g Apple
Known software fix—iOS 16.0.2: fixed the camera vibrating and producing blurry photos when shooting with some third-party apps

The problem appeared with some third-party apps rather than Apple’s own Camera app; Apple fixed it in software in September 2022.

Apple
Colours—Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple Apple