Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Star phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/17/2023 8:52 AM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:59 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Star X Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 256GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T) Compare Samsung Galaxy A54 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 256GB)

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!

28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 256GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)57% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (219GB available)21 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT 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 pixels174% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+403 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+6.4"16% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 32MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 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) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+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/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+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	+181 grams (6.34 ounces)12% Lighter
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
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 Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T)
Other model names	Galaxy A54 5G SM-A546E/DS	Galaxy J7 2018 (T-Mobile) SM-J737TZSATMB
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/24/2023, Announced: 3/15/2023	7/1/2018
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 158.2 millimeters (3.02 x 6.23 in)	76.2 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)
Weight	202 grams (7.07 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Plastic 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 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1000nits[peak] HDR10+	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T)
System version	Android 13	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	One UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0	One UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 MP5 (950MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 507187 (v9) Geekbench: 2703 (v5.1), 2797 (v6) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (219GB available) UFS 2.2	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T)
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	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900
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 Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 66, 71)
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+, LTE, LTE-A
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 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
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	Not 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 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
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 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	45 hours (1.9 days)	31 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	768 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T)
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, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.68W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)	1.36W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.693W/kg (head), 1.338W/kg (body)	feature not registered