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This update to the A54 sports a larger display, updated processor, more memory, and faster charging (45W). Other features of this mid-range phones are similar, including a 120 Hz OLED display, 50 megapixel main camera, wide camera, and IP67 water resistance.

This phone is not currently available from any major US carrier. It is compatible with at least some US networks, and may be available unlocked from third-party retailers, and/or from smaller service brands.

Specs

 
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Display 6.7 in   diagonal, 19.5:9
Full HD+   1080 x 2340 pixels
385 ppi   approx.
120 Hz refresh
Type: AMOLED
Battery 5,000 mAh
Non-removable
Processor Samsung Exynos 1580
2.9 GHz, octa-core
8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB raw hardware
107 GB available to user
Not expandable
also available with 256 GB
Cameras

Main: 50 megapixel
f/1.8, OIS, LED flash
portrait, pro, night, food, panorama, Single Take modes, document scanner, HEIF, auto HDR,

Wide: 12 megapixel

Macro: 5 megapixel

Video: 4K UHD
slow motion (240 fps), hyperlapse, pro mode, dual record, auto FPS, HEVC, 360º audio

Front Camera 12 megapixel
f/2.2
Weight 6.98 oz   198 g
Dimensions 6.39 x 3.05 x 0.29 in   162 x 77 x 7.4 mm
OS / Platform Android version 15
Network Bands

5G: 2, 5, 25, 30, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77-A, 77-C, 78

4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

NR   5G
band 2 / 1900 MHz   PCS (Americas)
band 5 / 850 MHz   Cellular (Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel)
band 25 / 1900 MHz   PCS+G (USA (T-Mobile))
band 30 / 2300 MHz   WCS (Americas (AT&T))
band 41 / 2500 MHz   BRS / EBS (USA (T-Mobile))
band 48 / 3600 MHz   CBRS (USA)
band 66 / 1700 MHz   AWS-3 (Americas)
band 70 / 1700 MHz   AWS-4 (North America)
band 71 / 600 MHz   600 (USA (T-Mobile))
band 77-A / 3450 MHz   C-Band (DoD) (USA)
band 77-C / 3700 MHz   C-Band (North America)
band 78 / 3500 MHz   C-Band (global)

LTE   4G
band 1 / 2100 MHz   IMT (Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, Brazil, India, Israel)
band 2 / 1900 MHz   PCS (Americas)
band 3 / 1800 MHz   DCS (Europe, Asia, Africa)
band 4 / 1700 MHz   AWS (Americas)
band 5 / 850 MHz   Cellular (Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel)
band 7 / 2600 MHz   IMT-E (Canada, South America, Europe, Asia)
band 12 / 700 MHz   Lower 700 (USA)
band 13 / 750 MHz   Upper 700 (USA (Verizon))
band 14 / 700 MHz   Public Safety (USA)
band 20 / 800 MHz   EU Digital Dividend (Europe)
band 25 / 1900 MHz   PCS+G (USA (T-Mobile))
band 26 / 850 MHz   Extended Cellular (USA (T-Mobile))
band 28 / 700 MHz   APT (Oceana, Asia, Central America)
band 29 / 700 MHz   Lower 700 (USA (AT&T))
band 30 / 2300 MHz   WCS (Americas (AT&T))
band 38 / 2600 MHz   IMT-E (Europe, Latin America, Asia)
band 39 / 1900 MHz   DCS–IMT Gap (China)
band 40 / 2300 MHz   (Asia, Africa, Oceana)
band 41 / 2500 MHz   BRS / EBS (USA (T-Mobile))
band 48 / 3600 MHz   CBRS (USA)
band 66 / 1700 MHz   AWS-3 (Americas)
band 71 / 600 MHz   600 (USA (T-Mobile))

WCDMA   3G
band 1 (I) / 2100 MHz   IMT (Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, Brazil, India, Israel)
band 2 (II) / 1900 MHz   PCS (Americas)
band 4 (IV) / 1700 MHz   AWS (Americas)
band 5 (V) / 850 MHz   Cellular (Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel)
band 8 (VIII) / 900 MHz   (Europe, Asia, Africa)

GSM   2G
band 5 / 850 MHz   Cellular (Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel)
band 8 / 900 MHz   (Europe, Asia, Africa)
band 3 / 1800 MHz   DCS (Europe, Asia, Africa)
band 2 / 1900 MHz   PCS (Americas)
Data Technology NR (5G)
SIM card size Nano   4FF

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Features

 
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Barometer Yes
Fingerprint Reader Type: in-display (optical)
Flashlight Yes
Ruggedized -
VR-ready -
Water-Resistant Rating: IPX7 (snorkeling)
Accessibility
Hearing Aid Compatible Rating: Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC-2019 / M3, T3)
TTY/TDD (Digital) Yes
Alerts
Extra Display -
Ringer Profiles -
Connectivity
Bluetooth Auracast, LE Audio, Classic Audio
supported profiles: TMAP, PBP, HAP, BAP, CAP, HSP 1.2, HFP 1.7, OPP 1.2, PBA 1.2, A2DP 1.3, AVRC 1.6, HID, PAN, MAP 1.4
version 5.3
Infrared (IR) -
MirrorLink -
NFC Yes
Thread -
USB Connector: USB Type C
version 2.0
UWB -
Wi-Fi Version: 6 (802.11 a,ac,ax,b,g,n)
Customization
Changeable Body Plates -
Data & Network
Dual-SIM -
Satellite -
Input
Side Keys volume, lock on right
Stylus -
Text Keyboard, Hardware -
Touch Screen Type: Capacitive
Memory
Memory Card Slot -
Music
FM Radio -
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) -
Stereo Speakers -
Photo & Video
DLNA -
Miracast -
TV Output -
Power
Fast Charging 45W
Wireless Charging -
Voice
Call Screening -
HD Voice Yes
Push-To-Talk -
Speaker Phone Yes

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