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Samsung Galaxy A08 vs Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A08SamsungGalaxy A54 5G
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2026March 2023
Display
Screen size6.7″6.4″
Resolution1600 × 7202340 × 1080
Sharpness262 pixels per inch403 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–1,000 nits
Display typePLS LCD, HD+, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle or 6.6-inch rounded corners (Malaysia); 90 Hz (Samsung Indonesia)Super AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.4″ full rectangle, 6.3″ accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail–1,000 nits maximum brightness (TechRadar)
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (TechRadar)
Display features–Infinity-O camera cutout; Vision Booster; adaptive refresh rate; Eye Comfort Shield
Performance
ChipMediaTek Helio G99+Exynos 1380
Memory4 GB – 6 GB8 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUOcta-core, 2.2 GHz and 2 GHzExynos 1380 confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar; octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz; 5 nm process (TechRadar)
Storage type–UFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR4X memory (TechRadar); microSD expansion up to 1 TB
MemoryMalaysian exact page calls memory LPDDR5X, while Malaysian/Thai/Indonesian launches say LPDDR5; subtype conflict unresolved. RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory. Malaysia publishes 128GB/6GB, Thailand and Indonesia 64GB/4GB and 128GB/4GB.–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP32 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; no OISF1.8 wide camera, autofocus and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera–F2.2
Front camera8 MP, F2.0, fixed focus; no OISF2.2, fixed focus, no OIS
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10×Digital zoom up to 10×
Video recordingFHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HDUp to UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 240 fps; VDIS and automatic reframing
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP F2.4 depth camera; rear flash5 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash; Nightography; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser for objects, shadows and reflections
Battery and charging
Battery6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 21 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical 6,000 mAh, rated minimum 5,830 mAh; non-removable. Thai maker claims up to 24 hours of YouTube or 16.5 hours of TikTok, not a standardised local-video runtime.Rated capacity 4,905 mAh; up to 20 hours LTE internet, 19 hours Wi-Fi internet, 68 hours wireless audio playback and 46 hours LTE calls
Wired charging25 W fast charging (Samsung Indonesia); India specifies 25 W charger sold separately; Indonesia launch includes a regional accessory bundle.25 W wired charging; charger sold separately (TechRadar)
Wireless charging–Not supported (Tech Advisor and TechRadar)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight197 g202 g
Thickness8 mm8.2 mm
Height × width167.4 × 77.4 mm158.2 × 76.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP67
Materials–Glass finish; Gorilla Glass 5 front and back with plastic frame (TechRadar)
Weight detailExact Malaysian technical table gives 197 g and 167.4 × 77.4 × 8.0 mm; Indonesia's October launch table instead lists 7.6 mm thickness, an unresolved regional/source conflict.–
ColoursDark Blue, Silver, Green (Malaysia/Indonesia); Thai launch lists Dark Blue and SilverAwesome Lime, Awesome Violet, Awesome Graphite, Awesome White
Water resistance detailIP64 dust and splash protection; tested with 10 litres of fresh water per minute sprayed from all angles for five minutes; not recommended for beach or pool useTested for up to 30 minutes in 1 m of fresh water; not advised for beach, pool or soapy water; resistance may diminish over time
BiometricsSide-button fingerprint recognition sensor; face recognition in exact shared SEA user guideOptical in-display fingerprint reader; face recognition (Tech Advisor)
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor (Malaysia)Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersSingle speaker; no stereo support (Malaysia)Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 17, One UI 9 (Malaysia product/Android 17 support guide)Android 13 with One UI 5.1
Software featuresSamsung Knox Vault, Quick Share, Smart Switch; no Samsung DeX support–
Release detailThai maker launch FAQ confirms sales from 21 September 2026, the earliest documented sale in the read sources. Indonesian initial sales were 26–30 September, with nationwide sales from 2 October. UK current range does not list this model; no UK availability is claimed.–
Software updatesUp to six OS upgrades and six years of security updates; Malaysia security support listed until 30 September 2032Four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates; UK spec page lists security support until 31 March 2028
AI featuresCircle to Search with Google, Gemini and Perplexity (maker launch); regional/service conditions applyPhoto Remaster and Object Eraser; Circle to Search with Google available after a software update
Safety features–Samsung Knox; Secure Folder; Security and Privacy Dashboard; Private Share with time limits and screenshots disabled
In the boxIndonesian launch bundle includes travel adapter and cable, wired earphones and clear case; regional bundle, not assumed for other marketsUSB-C cable, SIM tool and paperwork; no charger (TechRadar)
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; no 5G. Malaysian SM-A085F lists GSM850/900/1800, UMTS1/5/8, LTE FDD1/3/5/7/8/20/28 and TDD38/40/41.5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM plus separate microSD slot (Malaysia)Dual SIM; nano-SIM and hybrid nano-SIM/microSD slot, or eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
NFC–Supported
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; separate 3.5 mm stereo headphone socketUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

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