Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) vs Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Apple iPhone 5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/17/2023 10:07 AM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:59 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 5S X Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Apple iPhone 5S (16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A54 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)146% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+128GB (101GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2340 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+403 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+6.4"60% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.56" inches92% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps29 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1560 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
202 grams (7.07 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)80% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
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Model	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A54 5G SM-A546E/DS	Apple iPhone 5S A1453, A1457, A1530, A1533
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	3/24/2023, Announced: 3/15/2023	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 158.2 millimeters (3.02 x 6.23 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	202 grams (7.07 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1000nits[peak] HDR10+	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
System version	Android 13	iOS 7.0
Firmware update	Android 15	iOS 12
User Interface	One UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)	64bit: Apple A7 (APL0698) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 MP5 (950MHz)	PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 507187 (v9) Geekbench: 2703 (v5.1), 2797 (v6) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	Basemark X: 14341
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	16GB (13GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	A1453/A1533 GSM model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1453/A1533 CDMA model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO A1457/A1530 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat3 A1453 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26) A1533 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25) A1457 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) A1530 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.5µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1560 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	45 hours (1.9 days)	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Graphite, Lime, Violet, White	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Touch ID • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.68W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)	1.12W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.693W/kg (head), 1.338W/kg (body)	1W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)