Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
Midrange phone with a premium…
03/06/2023 17:58
Having owned countless flagship Galaxy phones, this mid-range phone intrigued me. Expectations were honestly on the low side but I was proved so wrong.
Build quality is superb, it looks more premium than the plastic materials might suggest. I love the lime colour and the phone feels good in the hand. Its 6.6” 120Hz Super AMOLED screen is vibrant, bright and sharp. The teardrop notch is a disappointment, it’s easily ignored, but looks a little dated.
Samsung has managed to pack a decent chipset along with 6Gb RAM and 128Gb of storage inside. After installing over 200 apps I didn’t notice any lag or performance issues, and apps load very quickly. Memory is expandable with a MicroSD card. Also included is an under screen fingerprint reader, that has proved very reliable. It has 5G connectivity, NFC and hefty 5000mAh battery, which easily gives a solid day of relatively heavy use.
Audio is also impressive through stereo speakers, they’re loud enough and have more bass than anticipated with no distortion at full volume. There’s no headphone jack though.
Camera line up is as expected for a mid-ranger, sporting a 48MP lens with OIS, an ultrawide and a macro on the back and selfie on the front. Images have vibrant colours, good dynamic range and high contrast. Low light images again are surprisingly good, there’s a night mode to assist if necessary. Overall I am very impressed with the camera’s capabilities.
This phone has a lot to offer at its price point and Samsung have done a great job. Whilst It lacks wireless charging, and no charger in the box, and has that teardrop notch, at this price point it’s just nit-picking. You get an attractive design, a superb quality screen, excellent battery life, impressive performance and great quality photos and videos.
I am actually blown away. This is a smartphone that I highly recommend.
joncameronbates
NORWICH , Spojené království
Age: 61
Gender: Female