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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB) vs Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A54 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A54 X Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB) 21Points
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3088

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)

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!

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB) vs Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB)
+3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR4X
+1TB (965GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256GB (219GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.2
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front/back
+1440x3088 pixels76%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+501 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 PPI
+6.8"6%
Larger screen
vs6.4"
+(quad camera) 200MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+1/1.3" inches20%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.56" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+45W80%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs25W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
234 grams (8.19 ounces)vs+202 grams (7.07 ounces)16%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9%
Thinner
(front) 12MPvs+(front) 32MP166%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies

36 Common items in both devices
Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED
HDR10+
120Hz
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB)
ModelGalaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918B/Dual-SIM)Galaxy A54 5G SM-A546B/DS
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/20233/24/2023, Announced: 3/15/2023
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)78.1 x 163.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.43 in)76.7 x 158.2 millimeters (3.02 x 6.23 in)
Weight234 grams (8.19 ounces)202 grams (7.07 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Plastic body, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.8" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3088 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)501 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features1750nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
1000nits[peak]
HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 13
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 15
User InterfaceOne UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0One UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core)
3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 740ARM Mali-G68 MP5 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1241613 (v9)
Geekbench: 4927 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 67fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 507187 (v9)
Geekbench: 2703 (v5.1), 2797 (v6)
GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage1TB (965GB available)
UFS 4.0
256GB (219GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1920 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
200 megapixels
10MP periscope telephoto f/4.9230mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS10x-optical-zoom
10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.3" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size0.6µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
HDR10+
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered45 hours (1.9 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• S Pen (Stylus Pen): Bluetooth 2.8ms latency
• Colors: Graphite, Lime, Violet, White

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)0.68W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.963W/kg (head), 1.398W/kg (body)0.693W/kg (head), 1.338W/kg (body)
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