The Exynos 1380 is a competent chip for everyday tasks, and Samsung's four-year update commitment is genuinely rare at this segment — but that software promise does not justify what this phone currently costs locally. The 50MP main sensor with OIS produces consistent daylight shots and holds up reasonably in mixed light, but the macro lens is filler and the ultrawide is average. No 3.5mm jack, 25W charging on a 5000mAh cell, and a price point where used Galaxy S23 units are actively circulating in the Pakistani market — the value math simply does not work.
Samsung Galaxy A54
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM) |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.4 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| OS | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 |
Main Camera
| Modules | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.X", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) |
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| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Modules | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
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Battery
| Type | 5000 mAh |
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| Charging | 25W wired |
Memory
| Internal | 128GB / 4GB RAM |
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Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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Launch
| Announced | 2023, March 15 |
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| Status | Available. Released 2023, March 24 |
Body
| Dimensions | 158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm (6.23 x 3.02 x 0.32 in) |
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| Weight | 202 g (7.13 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Sound
| 3.5mm jack | No |
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Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
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| NFC | Yes |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (USA only) |
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Misc
| Colors | Lime, Graphite, Violet, White |
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| Price | PKR 79,500 |
Review & Details
Pros
- Four major Android upgrades committed — Samsung actually delivers on this, which matters if you keep phones for three-plus years
- Main camera OIS makes a real difference for low-light consistency and video stability
- Super AMOLED at 120Hz holds up well outdoors at 1000 nits HBM — readable in Karachi summer sunlight
Cons
- Exynos 1380 is a mid-range chip being sold at flagship pricing locally — the gap between spec and cost is hard to ignore
- 25W charging is slow for a 5000mAh battery, especially if load shedding has already disrupted your charging window
- No 3.5mm jack at this price is a genuine removal, not a minor omission
The PakistaniLiving Verdict
Skip it — a used S23 at a lower street price gives you a better chip, better cameras, and the same update runway.
Buy if:
Four major Android upgrades committed — Samsung actually delivers on this, which matters if you keep phones for three-plus years
Skip if:
Exynos 1380 is a mid-range chip being sold at flagship pricing locally — the gap between spec and cost is hard to ignore
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Where to Buy in Pakistan
Grey market prices are typically Rs. 10,000–20,000 lower than official retail. Run the IMEI through PTA DIRBS before paying.