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Samsung Galaxy A34 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.6 inchesMain camera megapixels:48 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

90%

6.2

Technical score

10%

9.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 59% of smartphones
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

25%

5.5

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.6

Camera

15%

6.3

Display

15%

5.9

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

3.8

Audio

3%

7.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 66% of smartphones
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

9.0

Number of reviews

Based on 940 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 93% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Samsung Galaxy A34 5G (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components:

25%

5.5

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.6

Camera

15%

6.3

Display

15%

5.9

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

3.8

Audio

3%

7.3

Design

6.2
User score
User score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

9.0

Number of reviews

Based on 940 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 9 points, which is higher than 85.7% of smartphones.
9.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

7.3
Brand name
Samsung
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 1080
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 1080
â–² Better than 57% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor which is faster than processors in 57% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.5% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
48 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
48 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 48 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 78.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
â–² Better than 53% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 53.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
30.7 mm²
Main camera sensor area
30.7 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 30.7 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
no
LTE support
no
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
This smartphone does not support LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.6 inches
Screen size
6.6 inches
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.6 inches which is smaller than the screens of 62.9% of smartphones and equal to those of 4.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2340 px which is lower than that of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
390 ppi
Pixel density
390 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 390 ppi which is lower than that of 66.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
25 W
Charging speed
25 W
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 25 W which is slower than in 66.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.3% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
161.3 mm
Height
161.3 mm
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 161.3 mm which is shorter than 73.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Width
78.1 mm
Width
78.1 mm
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 78.1 mm which is wider than 85.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.2 mm
Thickness
8.2 mm
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.2 mm which is thinner than 51.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Weight
199 g
Weight
199 g
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 199 g which is heavier than 55.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 3.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
100,464 cm³
Device volume
100,464 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 100,464 cm³ which is larger than 68.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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Samsung Galaxy A34 5G (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    133
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (133 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    133 vs 99.5
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Circle to Search, Object Eraser, Photo Remaster
    productivity vs fundamental
  • 2x more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    2048 KB
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 42.1% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    938 nits
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (938 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    938 nits vs 660 nits
  • 13.1% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
    the average smartphone
    Samsung Galaxy A34 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.05 vs 8.000).
    9.05 vs 8
  • 65.7% more popular
    Samsung Galaxy A34 5G (8GB + 256GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (9.01 vs 5.4).
    9.01 vs 5.44
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2x more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    2048 KB
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 2x higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    51.2 GB/s
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Process node
    5 nm
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (5 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    5 nm vs 6 nm
  • 5.3% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,000 MHz
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1000 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,000 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 8.7% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    11,719
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (11,719 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    11,719 vs 10,783
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.4 GHz & 6 x 2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 11.1% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,047
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,047 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,047 vs 942
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Circle to Search, Object Eraser, Photo Remaster
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • 42.1% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    938 nits
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (938 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    938 nits vs 660 nits
  • 115.5 nits higher GSMArena max display brightness
    GSMArena max display brightness
    1,009 nits
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <537 nits – >1.4k nits
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (1009 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average max brightness is 893.5 nits.
    1,009 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    133
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (133 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    133 vs 99.5
  • 1 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    1 m
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >2 m
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 3.8% higher French repairability index
    French repairability index
    8.3
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <6.2 – >9.5
    This smartphone has a higher French repairability index score than the average smartphone (8.3 vs 8). The average score is 8.
    8.3 vs 8
  • 2.3 mm shorter
    Height
    161.3 mm
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (161.3 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    161.3 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    This smartphone does not support LTE, the average smartphone does. 99.7% of smartphones support LTE.
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    48 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (48 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    48 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 1080
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 1080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 1,080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Lacks ARM TrustZone
    ARM TrustZone
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This smartphone does not support ARM TrustZone, the average smartphone does. 98% of smartphones support ARM TrustZone.
  • 60.9% lower 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    238
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <133 – >2.4k
    This smartphone performs worse in 3DMark Steel Nomad than the average smartphone (238 vs 608). The average smartphone scores 608.
    238 vs 608
  • 41.8% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    2,228
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <975 – >12.4k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (2,228 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    2,228 vs 3,825
  • 47.9% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    639
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (639 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    639 vs 1,226
  • 50% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    128
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (128 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    128 vs 256
  • 26.1% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    2,302
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (2,302 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    2,302 vs 3,115
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 12
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    48 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (48 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    48 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 4.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    30.7 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    13 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (13 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    13 MP vs 16 MP
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    This smartphone does not support LTE, the average smartphone does. 99.7% of smartphones support LTE.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2340 px
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 0.07 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.6 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 1.3% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    390 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (390 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    390 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 24.2% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    25 W
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (25 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    25 W vs 33 W
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 2.1 mm wider
    Width
    78.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (78.1 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    78.1 mm vs 76 mm
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    March 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • Poor brand origin
    Brand origin
    South Korea
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    South Korea vs China
  • 1.4% heavier
    Weight
    199 g
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (199 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    199 g vs 196.2 g

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digit.in
02/02/2026
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Samsung Galaxy A34 5G Review: Samsung DNA makes for a great mid-ranger! - Digit
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theoverclocker.com
27/06/2023
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A34 5G Review - The Overclocker
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trustedreviews.com
15/03/2023
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theoverclocker.com
27/06/2023
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reviewcentralme.com
29/06/2023
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techadvisor.com
19/04/2023
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Samsung Galaxy A34 5G Review - Tech Advisor
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sammobile.com
14/03/2025
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Galaxy A34 5G review: Substance over style in an affordable package - SamMobile
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androidauthority.com
27/01/2025
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Samsung Galaxy A34 5G review: Should you buy it? - Android Authority
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phonearena.com
30/01/2024
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Galaxy A34 review - PhoneArena
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imtest.de
03/04/2023
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Galaxy A34 5G & A54 5G Review: Samsung's Elegant Mid-Range
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pcwelt.de
12/05/2023
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Samsung Galaxy A34 5G Review: Great Mid-Range Phone with Good Value for Money
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heise.de
17/04/2023
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Samsung Galaxy A34 Review: A Truly Good Smartphone for Under 300 Euros
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lesmobiles.com
07/04/2023
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leclaireur.fnac.com
23/05/2023
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Lab Test: Samsung Galaxy A34 5G - Still a Good Choice on L'Éclaireur Fnac
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techadvisor.com
19/04/2023
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01net.com
31/03/2023
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lesnumeriques.com
29/04/2023
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Samsung Galaxy A34 5G review: A top mid-range contender
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galaxus.fr
19/06/2023
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How much should a smartphone cost? Samsung Galaxy A34
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capital.fr
24/01/2024
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Samsung Galaxy A34 review: simply unbeatable in its price range by Capital
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tomsguide.fr
05/04/2023
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Samsung Galaxy A34 5G Review: An efficient and long-lasting smartphone at a reasonable price
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phonandroid.com
12/05/2023
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Samsung Galaxy A34 review: A good smartphone that fails to be fully convincing on PhonAndroid
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lesnumeriques.com
14/08/2023
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frandroid.com
27/02/2025
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Frandroid Review: A touch of flagship quality in this €400 smartphone
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es.root-nation.com
23/04/2023
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Samsung Galaxy A34 5G Review: A Mid-Range Phone with Great Performance
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it.root-nation.com
23/04/2023
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Samsung Galaxy A34 5G Review: A Balanced Mid-Range Smartphone
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tuttoandroid.net
13/04/2026
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galaxyclub.nl
12/05/2023
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tweakers.net
14/06/2023
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What we like about Samsung Galaxy A34 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Excellent battery life, often lasting a day and a half to two days on a single charge.
  • Large, bright 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and good outdoor visibility.
  • Impressive software support with a promise of four major Android OS updates and five years of security patches.
  • Durable build with an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, which is a standout feature in this price range.
  • Good overall performance for daily tasks and casual gaming due to the capable MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset.
  • Decent camera setup, with the 48MP main camera producing good photos in daylight conditions.
  • Premium-looking design that resembles the flagship Galaxy S series.
  • Inclusion of stereo speakers for good audio quality.
  • Expandable storage via microSD card slot.
  • NFC support for contactless payments.

What we don't like about Samsung Galaxy A34 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • No charger included in the box.
  • Slow charging speeds (capped at 25W) compared to many competitors in the mid-range segment.
  • Dated water-drop style notch and relatively thick bezels around the display.
  • The back panel and frame are made of plastic, which can feel less premium or slightly flimsy to some users.
  • Performance can have occasional hiccups or frame drops in graphically demanding games.
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack.
  • Camera performance suffers in low-light conditions, with more noise and less detail.
  • The in-display fingerprint reader can be slow or inconsistent.
  • No automatic refresh rate switching, only a manual 60Hz or 120Hz setting.

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy A34 (8GB + 256GB) is a reliable mid-range smartphone known for its bright 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, offering a highly immersive viewing experience. Key specifications include a capable MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor, a versatile 48MP triple-lens camera system capable of respectable low-light shots, and a substantial 5,000mAh battery providing excellent two-day battery life. A major pro is its impressive software support, receiving four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates. Potential cons include the use of a plastic back panel and relatively slow 25W charging speed.

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