Samsung Galaxy A54vsNothing Phone (1)
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy A54 wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A54 wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy A54 is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 329, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Samsung Galaxy A54 takes Performance — led by performance score (700,000 pts).
- Nothing Phone (1) takes Display — led by screen size (6.55 in).
- Samsung Galaxy A54 takes Camera — led by selfie camera (32 MP).
- Nothing Phone (1) takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- Samsung Galaxy A54 takes Price — led by price (329 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 700,000 pts vs 550,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if you want a sharper screen — 403 ppi vs 402 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 16 MP.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if you want better video quality — 90 pts vs 88 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if you want a better camera — 126 pts vs 121 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if you want a lower price — 329 USD vs 399 USD.
Choose Nothing Phone (1) if you want…
- Choose Nothing Phone (1) if you want a bigger screen — 6.55 in vs 6.4 in.
- Choose Nothing Phone (1) if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits.
- Choose Nothing Phone (1) if you want faster charging — 33 W vs 25 W.
- Choose Nothing Phone (1) if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A54
- Nothing Phone (1)
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy A54
Choose Samsung Galaxy A54 if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 329, the lowest price in this group.
Nothing Phone (1)
Choose Nothing Phone (1) if display matters most. It costs USD 399.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A54
- Glass back
- OIS camera
- 4 OS updates
- Mid-range chipset
- 25 W charging
- Thick bezels
Nothing Phone (1)
- Unique Glyph design
- Wireless charging
- Clean Android
- Aging chipset
- 33 W charging
- Average battery