Samsung’s Galaxy A54 vs Pixel 7a | Best Phone Under $500

Which is the Best Budget Android Phone?

With the new release of Google Pixel 7a, it raises the question, should you buy Samsung’s Galaxy A54? Both phones display their pros and cons purchasing them, which can be shown based on their price and performance.

Build Material Comparison

With the Galaxy A54, the starting price is $450. However, for the Pixel 7a, the starting price is $450. Hence, it is clear that both phones are the same price. In comparison to each phone’s weight, the Galaxy A54 weighs 202g, whereas the Pixel 7a weighs 197g, making the Pixel 7a lighter. Similarly though, both phones contain glass both front and back.

Performance Comparison

In terms of performance, the Pixel 7a has a faster performance. This is due to the fact that the Pixel 7a utilizes the Google Tensor G2 chip, which can also be found in the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro phones. However, the Galaxy A54 uses an Exynos 1280 chip. When these two were tested on the AnTuTu (v9) benchmark tests, the former clocks a score of around 800K while the latter is limited to around 500K. Moreover, although the Pixel 7a has a better performance, better camera quality, and has wireless charging support, the Galaxy A54 has slightly longer battery life, faster wired charging speeds, and gets one extra year of Android updates.

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