Samsung Galaxy A54 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
31.4Performance37.2
46Display56.3
46.8Camera72
43.7Battery46.4
78.7Features78.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A54 5G12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+25) and display (+10). Samsung Galaxy A54 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
- 11% lower weight: 202 g vs 228 g
- 10% higher AnTuTu 10 (CPU): 290,514 vs 263,424
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 37 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 47
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,500 nits vs 1,000 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 6.8 ″+6% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 403 ppi | 515 ppi+28% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,500 nits+50% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 290,514+10%Top 85% | 263,424Top 88% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 89,805Top 88% | 126,989+41%Top 82% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 132,447Top 97% | 165,563+25%Top 72% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 227,485Top 85% | 227,841Top 82% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 740,251Top 67% | 783,817+6%Top 65% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Top 70% | 1,430+42%Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,760Top 69% | 3,550+29%Top 56% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 10 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 40 MP+25% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 202 g+11% | 228 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+8% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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