Samsung Galaxy A54 vs OPPO Reno 8T 5G: The OPPO Reno 8T 5G is among the best affordable 5G mid-range phones you can buy in 2023. However, how does it compare to the Samsung Galaxy A54? Is the Reno 8T 5G better than the Galaxy A54 from Samsung?

The OPPO Reno 8T 5G is a cheaper 5G phone compared to the Galaxy A54. In fact, the Reno 8T 5G is about $100 cheaper than the Galaxy A54. In this Samsung Galaxy A54 vs OPPO Reno 8T 5G comparison article, I’ll share with the similarities and differences between both phones and show you areas where the Galaxy A54 is better than the Reno 8T 5G.

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Note: The OPPO Reno 8T 5G is also known as the OPPO A1 Pro in China.

Samsung Galaxy A54 vs OPPO Reno 8T 5G

Specs	Samsung Galaxy A54	OPPO Reno 8T 5G
Display	6.4-inches, 120Hz	6.7-inches, 120Hz
Display Panel	AMOLED	AMOLED
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	up to 256GB	up to 256GB
MicroSD Card	YES	YES
Headphone Jack	NO	NO
Back Camera	50MP + 12MP + 5MP	108MP + 2MP + 2MP
Front Camera	32MP	32MP
Chipset	Exynos 1380	Snapdragon 695
Software	Android 13	Android 13
Battery	5,000mAh (25W)	4,800mAh (67W)
Water & DustProof	YES(IP67)	Unspecified
Weight	202 g (7.13 oz)	171 g (6.03 oz)

Galaxy A54 vs OPPO Reno 8T 5G: Performance

The performance of the Galaxy A54 is powered by the Exynos 1380 chipset while that of the OPPO Reno 8T 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset. Both chipsets are 5G capable but the Exynos 1380 is built on a 5nm process tech while the Snapdragon 695 is built on a 6nm process tech.

The chipset in the Galaxy A54 has faster CPU cores and a more powerful GPU than the one in the Reno 8T 5G. It’s also the more power-efficient chipset and offers more consistent performance. The Galaxy A54 plays games smoother and renders high graphics faster than the Reno 8T 5G thanks to the Exynos 1380 chipset inside.

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Design, Display, and Durability

The Samsung Galaxy A54 is more durable than the OPPO Reno 8T 5G but the design of the Reno 8T looks more pretty. The Galaxy A54 is rated IP67 water and dustproof while the Reno 8T 5G has no official water and dustproof rating. While both phones survived our bend test, the Galaxy A54 is waterproof but the Reno 8T 5G is not. You can buy some of the latest cases for the Galaxy A54 to improve its durability.

The display of the Reno 8T 5G is bigger than that of the Galaxy A54. OPPO Reno 8T has a 6.7-inch curved display while the Samsung Galaxy A54 has a smaller 6.4-inch flat display. For those who love a big-screen phone, the Reno 8T 5G is your preferred choice here and vice versa. However, both smartphones have the same display panel, resolution, and features.

Both phones use the same AMOLED display panel, FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. The front screen of both phones has the same punch hole but the Reno 8T 5G has slimmer bezels because it has a curved screen. The screen of the Galaxy A54 is brighter with a peak brightness of 1000 nits (the Reno 8T 5G has a peak brightness of 950 nits).

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Galaxy A54 vs OPPO Reno 8T 5G: Camera

On the rear, the Samsung Galaxy A54 features a 50MP OIS main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 5MP macro camera while the OPPO Reno 8T 5G features a 108MP main camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. On the front, both smartphones have 32MP front cameras.

The cameras of the Samsung Galaxy A54 are better than those of the OPPO Reno 8T 5G. The 50MP OIS main camera of the Galaxy A54 takes better photos and videos than the 108MP main camera of the Reno 8T 5G. The 12MP ultra-wide and 5MP macro cameras of the Galaxy A54 are better than the 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensors of the Reno 8T. Even the 32MP front camera of the Galaxy A54 takes better photos than the 32MP front camera of the Reno 8T 5G.

The front and back cameras of the Samsung Galaxy A54 can record steady videos in 4K resolution whereas the front and back cameras of the OPPO Reno 8T can only record videos in 1080p resolution. Overall, the Galaxy A54 is a better camera smartphone than the Reno 8T 5G.

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Galaxy A54 vs OPPO Reno 8T 5G: Battery & Charging

The Galaxy A54 is powered by a 5,000mAh battery while the OPPO Reno 8T 5G is powered by a smaller 4,800mAh battery. The OPPO Reno 8T supports 67W wired fast charging while the Galaxy A54 supports 25W wired charging. It takes less time to fully charge the battery of the Reno 8T 5G and none of these phones supports wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy A54 vs OPPO Reno 8T 5G: Software

The Samsung Galaxy A54 boots One UI 5.1 based on Android 13 out of the box while the OPPO Reno 8T 5G boots ColorOS 13 based on Android 13 out of the box. Samsung has promised four years of software updates for the Galaxy A54 while OPPO has promised three years of software updates for the Reno 8T 5G.

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Samsung Galaxy A54 vs OPPO Reno 8T 5G: Price

The Samsung Galaxy A54 is more expensive than the OPPO Reno 8T. The price of the OPPO Reno 8T 5G (8 + 128GB) is about €329 while the price of the Galaxy A54 (8 + 128GB) is €489. The Galaxy A54 is about €100 more expensive than the Reno 8T 5G but is it worth the extra price? Find out from our Samsung Galaxy A54 vs OPPO Reno 8T 5G verdict below.

Buy Galaxy A54 and OPPO Reno 8T 5G

Galaxy A54	Price
Buy on Amazon(EUR)	€489.00
Buy on Amazon(UK)	£449.00

OPPO Reno 8T 5G	Price
Buy on Giztop	$329.00

Verdict: Samsung Galaxy A54 vs OPPO Reno 8T 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A54 is better than the OPPO Reno 8T 5G in almost every aspect and thus is worth the extra price. The Galaxy A54 has better performance, a better camera system, a bigger battery, a longer software updates plan, and is more durable. The only reason to buy the Reno 8T 5G over the Galaxy A54 is its curved screen and its cheaper price.