Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

Released March 2023

Advanced ($200-$400)
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

Summary


Pros

  • Good stabilization for vlogging
  • Very good autonomy in moderate use
  • Good general audio performance
  • Consistent performance in recordings of loud concerts

Cons

  • Limited camera capabilities when lighting conditions are not good
  • Low autonomy gained after a quick 5-minute charge
  • Slight lack of bass in audio playback and recording
  • Microphones easily pick up finger noises that are sometimes quite loud

Scores


92
camera
7th

in Advanced Ranking ($200-$400)

Overall Camera Score i
92
45
Samsung Galaxy A05s
BEST 158
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Sub-scores

Photo i
99
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro
Bokeh i
45
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro
Preview i
48
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 91
Zoom i
76
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro
Video i
78
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 158

Use Cases

BEST 149

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 135

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

126
audio
2023
1st

in Advanced Ranking ($200-$400)

Overall Audio Score i
126
86
Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
BEST 161

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
127
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163

Use Cases

BEST 172

Listening to music

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 161

Watching videos

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 156

Gaming

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

Recording i
126
88
Fairphone 4
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 169

Friends & Family videos

With the smartphone's main camera

BEST 164

Selfie videos

With the smartphone's selfie camera

BEST 158

Concert videos

With the smartphone's main camera

129
battery
2023
20th

in Advanced Ranking ($200-$400)

Overall Battery Score i
129
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 157
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
143
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 195
Top score
Honor X7b
Charging i
113
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
Efficiency i
121
47
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 154
Top score
Oppo Reno6 5G

Key performances

Battery Life
2 days 17h
Battery Life
0-80% Charge
0h51
0-80% Charge
Full Charge
1h42
Full Charge
after 5-minute charge
3h53 Autonomy
after 5-minute charge

Specifications


161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2mm

Dimensions

5G
Dual SIM

Network

Water resistant
IP67

Protection

Wired only

Charging

128/256 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide, Macro

Main camera
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