Smartphone review – DXOMARK https://www.dxomark.com The leading source of independent audio, display, battery and image quality measurements and ratings for smartphone, camera, lens and wireless speaker since 2008. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:14:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.8 https://www.dxomark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/logo-o-transparent-150x150.png Smartphone review – DXOMARK https://www.dxomark.com 32 32 Oppo A78 5G Battery test https://www.dxomark.com/oppo-a78-5g-battery-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/oppo-a78-5g-battery-test/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:26:29 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=143532 We put the Oppo A78 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Battery test suite to measure its performance in autonomy, charging and efficiency. In these test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases. Overview Key specifications: Battery capacity: 5000 mAh 33W charger (included) 6.56-inch, 720 [...]

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We put the Oppo A78 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Battery test suite to measure its performance in autonomy, charging and efficiency. In these test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.

Overview

Key specifications:

  • Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
  • 33W charger (included)
  • 6.56-inch, 720 x 1612, 90 Hz, LCD display
  • MediaTek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
  • Tested ROM / RAM combination: 128 GB + 4 GB

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.


Oppo A78 5G
132
battery
147
autonomy
160

213

162

195

124

198

115
charging
103

184

128

182

127

205

122

194

Key performances

Charging Time
2 days 22h
Battery life
Charging Time
0h49
80% Charging time
Charging Time
1h34
Full charging time
Quick Boost
4h29 autonomy
after 5-minute charge

Pros

  • Very good autonomy, with almost 3 days of autonomy when used moderately
  • Excellent autonomy on the go
  • Low discharge current in almost all use cases

Cons

  • Longer-than-average charging time
  • Inaccurate battery gauge: 93% actual measured capacity shown as 100% on the display
  • High discharge current when watching videos

The Oppo A78 5G battery provided excellent autonomy when tested in factory default mode. The device’s charge lasted almost three days when used moderately, and on-the-go performance was excellent. When testing usage separately, autonomy was closer to the average.
The device showed good results when streaming videos in 4G and during idle time. However, autonomy when calling or listening to music was only average, compared with the excellent results when tested in factory default mode.

Charging the battery to full capacity took 1 hour and 34 minutes, which was slightly longer than average. A quick 5-minute charge provided 4.5 hours of autonomy, only 10 minutes more than our database average. Moreover, when the device indicated 100% of battery level, the real battery capacity was closer to 93%, which could impact the user experience.

The charger efficiency tipped to just below our database average, but the adapter efficiency was a bit above average. The residual consumption of the charger was average, too. Discharge currents were low during our typical usage scenario and when streaming videos in 4G, meaning that the device is well-optimized for these use cases. However, the discharge currents when gaming or watching videos in Wi-Fi or airplane mode were higher than average.

Compared with devices from the same range price ($200 – $399), the Oppo A78 5G ranked above average in our database. It showed excellent autonomy in factory default mode, but the charging and efficiency scores were just below average.

Test Summary

About DXOMARK Battery tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone battery reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective tests over a week-long period both indoors and outdoors. (See our introductory and how we test articles for more details about our smartphone Battery protocol.)

The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.

Battery Charger Wireless Display Processor
Oppo A78 5G 5000mAh 33W
(included)
- LCD
720 x 1612
Mediatek Dimensity 700
Oppo A77 5G 5000mAh 33W
(not included)
- LCD
720 x 1612
MediaTek Dimensity 810
Honor X7a 6000mAh 23W
(included)
- LCD
720 x 1600
Mediatek Helio G37

Autonomy

147

Oppo A78 5G

188

Honor X7a
How Autonomy score is composed

Autonomy score is composed of three performance sub-scores: Home / Office, On the go, and Calibrated use cases. Each sub-score comprises the results of a comprehensive range of tests for measuring autonomy in all kinds of real-life scenarios.

Light Usage
100h
Light Usage
Active: 2h30/day
Moderate Usage
70h
Moderate Usage
Active: 4h/day
Intense Usage
43h
Intense Usage
Active: 7h/day

Home/Office

160

Oppo A78 5G

213

Honor X7a

A robot housed in a Faraday cage performs a set of touch-based user actions during what we call our “typical usage scenario” (TUS) — making calls, video streaming, etc. — 4 hours of active use over the course of a 16-hour period, plus 8 hours of “sleep.” The robot repeats this set of actions every day until the device runs out of power.

Typical Usage Scenario discharge curves

On the go

162

Oppo A78 5G

195

Samsung Galaxy M51

Using a smartphone on the go takes a toll on autonomy because of extra “hidden” demands, such as the continuous signaling associated with cellphone network selection, for example. DXOMARK Battery experts take the phone outdoors and perform a precisely defined set of activities while following the same three-hour travel itinerary (walking, taking the bus, the subway…) for each device

Autonomy for on the go use cases (full charge)

Calibrated

124

Oppo A78 5G

198

Samsung Galaxy M51

For this series of tests, the smartphone returns to the Faraday cage and our robots repeatedly perform actions linked to one specific use case (such as gaming, video streaming, etc.) at a time. Starting from an 80% charge, all devices are tested until they have expended at least 5% of their battery power.

Autonomy for calibrated use cases (full charge)

Charging

115

Oppo A78 5G

181

Realme GT Neo 3
How Charging score is composed

Charging is fully part of the overall battery experience. In some situations where autonomy is at a minimum, knowing how fast you can charge becomes a concern. The DXOMARK Battery charging score is composed of two sub-scores, (1) Full charge and (2) Quick boost.

Wired
Wired
49%
in 30 min
0h49
0 - 80%
1h34
Full charge

Full charge

103

Oppo A78 5G

184

Black Shark 5 Pro

Full charge tests assess the reliability of the battery power gauge; measure how long and how much power the battery takes to charge from zero to 80% capacity, from 80 to 100% as shown by the UI, and until an actual full charge.

Power consumption and battery level during full charge
The charging curves, in wired and wireless (if available) showing the evolution of the battery level indicator as well as the power consumption in watts during the stages of charging toward full capacity.
Time to full charge
The time to full charge chart breaks down the necessary time to reach 80%, 100% and full charge.

Quick boost

128

Oppo A78 5G

182

Realme GT Neo 3

With the phone at different charge levels (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%), Quick boost tests measure the amount of charge the battery receives after being plugged in for 5 minutes. The chart here compares the average autonomy gain from a quick 5-minute charge.

Average autonomy gain for a 5 minute charge (wired)

Efficiency

124

Oppo A78 5G

154

Oppo Reno6 5G
How Efficiency score is composed

The DXOMARK power efficiency score consists of two sub-scores, Charge up and Discharge rate, both of which combine data obtained during robot-based typical usage scenario, calibrated tests and charging evaluation, taking into consideration the device’s battery capacity. DXOMARK calculate the annual power consumption of the product, shown on below graph, which is representative of the overall efficiency during a charge and when in use.

Annual Consumption Oppo A78 5G
3.7 kWh
Efficient
Good
Bad
Inefficient

Charge up

127

Oppo A78 5G

205

Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro

The charge up sub-score is a combination of four factors: the overall efficiency of a full charge, related to how much energy you need to fill up the battery compared to the energy that the battery can provide; the efficiency of the travel adapter when it comes to transferring power from an outlet to your phone; the residual consumption when your phone is fully charged and still plugged into the charger; and the residual consumption of the charger itself, when the smartphone is disconnected from it. The chart here below shows the overall efficiency of a full charge in %.

Overall charge efficiency

Discharge

122

Oppo A78 5G

194

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

The discharge subscore rates the speed of a battery’s discharge during a test, which is independent of the battery’s capacity. It is the ratio of a battery’s capacity divided by its autonomy. A small-capacity battery could have the same autonomy as a large-capacity battery, indicating that the device is well-optimized, with a low discharge rate.

Average discharge current

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Samsung Galaxy A34 5G Battery test https://www.dxomark.com/samsung-galaxy-a34-5g-battery-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/samsung-galaxy-a34-5g-battery-test/#respond Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:30:29 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=143580 We put the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Battery test suite to measure its performance in autonomy, charging and efficiency. In these test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases. Overview Key specifications: Battery capacity: 5000 mAh 25W charger (not included) [...]

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We put the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Battery test suite to measure its performance in autonomy, charging and efficiency. In these test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.

Overview

Key specifications:

  • Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
  • 25W charger (not included)
  • 6.6-inch, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 120 Hz, OLED display
  • MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
  • Tested ROM / RAM combination: 128 GB + 6 GB

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
129
battery
143
autonomy
155

213

149

195

123

198

113
charging
105

184

121

182

126

205

118

194

Key performances

Charging Time
2 days 17h
Battery life
Charging Time
0h51
80% Charging time
Charging Time
1h42
Full charging time
Quick Boost
3h53 autonomy
after 5-minute charge

Pros

  • Very good autonomy with more than 2.5 when used moderately
  • Excellent autonomy when using the GPS on the go
  • Very low residual consumption of the charger when the device is fully charged, and either plugged in or not

Cons

  • Poor autonomy when listening to music
  • Low autonomy gained after a quick 5-minute charge

The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G’s battery performance earned the device a global score that was above average in our database.

During the autonomy tests, the Galaxy A34 5G showed excellent results when used in factory default mode. The battery lasted more than 2.5 days during our typical usage scenario, and the autonomy on the go, especially when using the GPS, was very good. When testing specific usages, the results were not as good, but the overall autonomy remain above average. The device struggled when streaming music.

The charging time was longer than average, taking 1 hour and 42 minutes to fully charge the battery. The autonomy gained after a quick 5-minute charge was also below average with only 3 hours and 53 minutes recovered on average. Nevertheless, the charger’s residual power drain was very low when the device was fully charged and either plugged in or not.
The charge efficiency was average. The discharge currents were quite low on the go and average when testing individual usages, meaning that the device is quite well optimized.

When compared with other devices from the Advanced price segment, the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G ranked in the middle of our database,  a huge improvement over its predecessor the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, which ranked at the low end of the segment. The Galaxy A34 5G’s autonomy score was decent, but the charging and efficiency scores were slightly below the average.

Test Summary

About DXOMARK Battery tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone battery reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective tests over a week-long period both indoors and outdoors. (See our introductory and how we test articles for more details about our smartphone Battery protocol.)

The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.

Battery Charger Wireless Display Processor
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G 5000mAh 25W
(not included)
- OLED
1080 x 2340
MediaTek Dimensity 1080
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G 5000mAh 25W
(not included)
- Super AMOLED
1080 x 2400
Samsung Exynos 1280
Honor Magic5 Lite 5G 5100mAh 40W
(not included)
- AMOLED
1080 x 2400
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695

Autonomy

143

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

188

Honor X7a
How Autonomy score is composed

Autonomy score is composed of three performance sub-scores: Home / Office, On the go, and Calibrated use cases. Each sub-score comprises the results of a comprehensive range of tests for measuring autonomy in all kinds of real-life scenarios.

Light Usage
94h
Light Usage
Active: 2h30/day
Moderate Usage
65h
Moderate Usage
Active: 4h/day
Intense Usage
41h
Intense Usage
Active: 7h/day

Home/Office

155

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

213

Honor X7a

A robot housed in a Faraday cage performs a set of touch-based user actions during what we call our “typical usage scenario” (TUS) — making calls, video streaming, etc. — 4 hours of active use over the course of a 16-hour period, plus 8 hours of “sleep.” The robot repeats this set of actions every day until the device runs out of power.

Typical Usage Scenario discharge curves

On the go

149

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

195

Samsung Galaxy M51

Using a smartphone on the go takes a toll on autonomy because of extra “hidden” demands, such as the continuous signaling associated with cellphone network selection, for example. DXOMARK Battery experts take the phone outdoors and perform a precisely defined set of activities while following the same three-hour travel itinerary (walking, taking the bus, the subway…) for each device

Autonomy for on the go use cases (full charge)

Calibrated

123

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

198

Samsung Galaxy M51

For this series of tests, the smartphone returns to the Faraday cage and our robots repeatedly perform actions linked to one specific use case (such as gaming, video streaming, etc.) at a time. Starting from an 80% charge, all devices are tested until they have expended at least 5% of their battery power.

Autonomy for calibrated use cases (full charge)

Charging

113

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

181

Realme GT Neo 3
How Charging score is composed

Charging is fully part of the overall battery experience. In some situations where autonomy is at a minimum, knowing how fast you can charge becomes a concern. The DXOMARK Battery charging score is composed of two sub-scores, (1) Full charge and (2) Quick boost.

Wired
Wired
52%
in 30 min
0h51
0 - 80%
1h42
Full charge

Full charge

105

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

184

Black Shark 5 Pro

Full charge tests assess the reliability of the battery power gauge; measure how long and how much power the battery takes to charge from zero to 80% capacity, from 80 to 100% as shown by the UI, and until an actual full charge.

Power consumption and battery level during full charge
The charging curves, in wired and wireless (if available) showing the evolution of the battery level indicator as well as the power consumption in watts during the stages of charging toward full capacity.
Time to full charge
The time to full charge chart breaks down the necessary time to reach 80%, 100% and full charge.

Quick boost

121

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

182

Realme GT Neo 3

With the phone at different charge levels (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%), Quick boost tests measure the amount of charge the battery receives after being plugged in for 5 minutes. The chart here compares the average autonomy gain from a quick 5-minute charge.

Average autonomy gain for a 5 minute charge (wired)

Efficiency

121

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

154

Oppo Reno6 5G
How Efficiency score is composed

The DXOMARK power efficiency score consists of two sub-scores, Charge up and Discharge rate, both of which combine data obtained during robot-based typical usage scenario, calibrated tests and charging evaluation, taking into consideration the device’s battery capacity. DXOMARK calculate the annual power consumption of the product, shown on below graph, which is representative of the overall efficiency during a charge and when in use.

Annual Consumption Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
3.6 kWh
Efficient
Good
Bad
Inefficient

Charge up

126

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

205

Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro

The charge up sub-score is a combination of four factors: the overall efficiency of a full charge, related to how much energy you need to fill up the battery compared to the energy that the battery can provide; the efficiency of the travel adapter when it comes to transferring power from an outlet to your phone; the residual consumption when your phone is fully charged and still plugged into the charger; and the residual consumption of the charger itself, when the smartphone is disconnected from it. The chart here below shows the overall efficiency of a full charge in %.

Overall charge efficiency

Discharge

118

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

194

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

The discharge subscore rates the speed of a battery’s discharge during a test, which is independent of the battery’s capacity. It is the ratio of a battery’s capacity divided by its autonomy. A small-capacity battery could have the same autonomy as a large-capacity battery, indicating that the device is well-optimized, with a low discharge rate.

Average discharge current

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Samsung Galaxy A34 5G Camera test https://www.dxomark.com/samsung-galaxy-a34-5g-camera-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/samsung-galaxy-a34-5g-camera-test/#respond Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:27:14 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=142157&preview=true&preview_id=142157 We put the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results [...]

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We put the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of our testing with an extract of the captured data.

Overview

Key camera specifications:

  • Primary: 48MP 1/2″ sensor, 0.8μm pixels, f/1.8 aperture lens, PDAF, OIS
  • Ultra-wide: 8MP 1/4″ sensor, 1.12μm pixels, f/2.2 aperture lens.
  • Macro : 5MP sensor, f/2.4 aperture lens.

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
92
camera
99
photo
96

117

86

119

94

116

74

114

78

116

67

81

45
bokeh
45

80

48
preview
48

91

76
zoom
51

116

80

117

78
video
65

115

77

117

69

117

63

115

97

118

73

86

80

117

Use cases & Conditions

Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations.

BEST 168

Outdoor

Photos & videos shot in bright light conditions (≥1000 lux)

BEST 157

Indoor

Photos & videos shot in good lighting conditions (≥100lux)

BEST 127

Lowlight

Photos & videos shot in low lighting conditions (<100 lux)

BEST 143

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photo & videos

Pros

  • Good exposure
  • Fast and accurate autofocus in photo and video
  • Effective video stabilization

Cons

  • Limited dynamic range
  • Noise under indoor conditions and in low light
  • Ghosting and fusion artifacts in scenes with motion

The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G was capable of achieving good results in static scenes without too much contrast, making it a good option for landscapes and portraiture. In these kinds of non-demanding conditions, still images offered good exposure and nice detail, but our experts also noticed some image noise in the shadow areas and in blue skies. The autofocus was reactive and accurate in most situations. Video clips recorded with the Galaxy A34 5G were exposed well, with low noise levels. Effective video stabilization ensured smooth footage.

Image quality somewhat dropped in more difficult conditions, such as high-contrast scenes as well as under indoor lighting or in low light. Image detail was reduced while noise became more intrusive. Our testers also noticed some exposure and color instabilities across consecutive shots. Ghosting and fusion artifacts were visible in scenes with moving subjects.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Camera tests: DXOMARK’s Camera evaluations take place in laboratories and in real-world situations using a wide variety of subjects. The scores rely on objective tests for which the results are calculated directly by measurement software on our laboratory setups, and on perceptual tests in which a sophisticated set of metrics allow a panel of image experts to compare aspects of image quality that require human judgment. Testing a smartphone involves a team of engineers and technicians for about a week. Photo, Zoom, and Video quality are scored separately and then combined into an Overall score for comparison among the cameras in different devices. For more information about the DXOMARK Camera protocol, click here. More details on smartphone camera scores are available here. The following section gathers key elements of DXOMARK’s exhaustive tests and analyses. Full performance evaluations are available upon request. Please contact us  on how to receive a full report.

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G Camera Scores vs Advanced
This graph compares DXOMARK photo, zoom and video scores between the tested device and references. Average and maximum scores of the price segment are also indicated. Average and maximum scores for each price segment are computed based on the DXOMARK database of devices tested.

Photo

99

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

154

Honor Magic5 Pro
About DXOMARK Camera Photo tests

For scoring and analysis, DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2,600 test images both in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The photo protocol is designed to take into account the main use cases and is based on typical shooting scenarios, such as portraits, family, and landscape photography. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements on images of charts captured in the lab under different lighting conditions from 1 to 1,000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G Photo scores vs Advanced
The photo tests analyze image quality attributes such as exposure, color, texture, and noise in various light conditions. Autofocus performances and the presence of artifacts on all images captured in controlled lab conditions and in real-life images are also evaluated. All these attributes have a significant impact on the final quality of the images captured with the tested device and can help to understand the camera's main strengths and weaknesses.
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G – Good exposure in bright light
Autofocus irregularity and speed: 1000Lux Δ0EV Daylight Handheld
This graph illustrates focus accuracy and speed and also zero shutter lag capability by showing the edge acutance versus the shooting time measured on the AFHDR setup on a series of pictures. All pictures were taken at 1000Lux with Daylight illuminant, 500ms after the defocus. The edge acutance is measured on the four edges of the Dead Leaves chart, and the shooting time is measured on the LED Universal Timer.
DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score vs lux levels for tripod and handheld conditions
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with the level of lux, for two holding conditions. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.
Visual noise evolution with illuminance levels in handheld condition
This graph shows the evolution of visual noise metric with the level of lux in handheld condition. The visual noise metric is the mean of visual noise measurement on all patches of the Dead Leaves chart in the AFHDR setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.

Zoom

76

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

156

Honor Magic5 Pro
About DXOMARK Camera Zoom tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate over 400 test images in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor, and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings and pinch zoom at various zoom factors from ultra wide to very long-range zoom. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting the images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements of chart mages captured in the lab under different conditions from 20 to 1000 lux and color temperatures from 2300K to 6500K.

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G Zoom Scores vs Advanced
This graph illustrates the relative scores for the different zoom ranges evaluated. The abscissa is expressed in 35mm equivalent focal length. Zooming-in scores are displayed on the right and Zooming-out scores on the left.

Video

78

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

149

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
About DXOMARK Camera Video tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2.5 hours of video in controlled lab environments and in natural low-light, indoor and outdoor scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The evaluation consists of visually inspecting natural videos taken in various conditions and running objective measurements on videos of charts recorded in the lab under different conditions from 1 to 1000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G Video scores vs Advanced
Video tests analyze the same image quality attributes as for still images, such as exposure, color, texture, or noise, in addition to temporal aspects such as speed, and smoothness and stability of exposure, white balance, and autofocus transitions.

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G – Good exposure and effective video stabilization
DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation video score vs lux levels
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation video score with the level of lux in video. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.
Spatial visual noise evolution with the illuminance level
This graph shows the evolution of spatial visual noise with the level of lux. Spatial visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.
Temporal visual noise evolution with the illuminance level
This graph shows the evolution of temporal visual noise with the level of lux. Temporal visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup.

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Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Camera test https://www.dxomark.com/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-camera-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-camera-test/#respond Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:10:05 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=142488&preview=true&preview_id=142488 We put the Samsung A54 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of [...]

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We put the Samsung A54 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of our testing with an extract of the captured data.

Overview

Key camera specifications:

  • Primary: 50MP sensor, f/1.8-aperture lens, PDAF, OIS
  • Ultra-wide: 12MP sensor, 1.12µm pixels, 123˚ field of view, f/2.2-aperture lens
  • Macro: 5MP sensor, f/2.4-aperture lens
  • Video: 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 30/60fps

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.

Samsung Galaxy A54
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
107
camera
106
photo
99

117

82

119

97

116

97

114

70

116

66

81

55
bokeh
55

80

53
preview
53

91

79
zoom
45

116

100

117

115
video
90

115

98

117

81

117

81

115

110

118

75

86

102

117

Use cases & Conditions

Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations.

BEST 168

Outdoor

Photos & videos shot in bright light conditions (≥1000 lux)

BEST 157

Indoor

Photos & videos shot in good lighting conditions (≥100lux)

BEST 127

Lowlight

Photos & videos shot in low lighting conditions (<100 lux)

BEST 143

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photo & videos

Pros

  • Good exposure and wide dynamic range in bright light and indoors
  • Decent detail in landscape shots
  • Accurate and repeatable autofocus in most conditions

Cons

  • Exposure and white balance instabilities
  • Focus errors in macro mode and scenes with moving elements
  • Unwanted artifacts, including halo effects, ghosting and color quantization in high-contrast scenes and on moving subjects
  • Delay between autofocus lock and capture when shooting hand-held in low light

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G delivered an average performance for a device in the High-End segment in our DXOMARK Camera tests. Still images were well exposed in good light without too much contrast, making the Samsung a decent option for landscape photography. However, our testers noticed white balance and exposure instabilities across consecutive shots, as well as a range of unwanted image artifacts, including ghosting and halo effects. A slow autofocus in low light was an additional limiting factor, making it difficult to react quickly and capture moving subjects.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Camera tests: DXOMARK’s Camera evaluations take place in laboratories and in real-world situations using a wide variety of subjects. The scores rely on objective tests for which the results are calculated directly by measurement software on our laboratory setups, and on perceptual tests in which a sophisticated set of metrics allow a panel of image experts to compare aspects of image quality that require human judgment. Testing a smartphone involves a team of engineers and technicians for about a week. Photo, Zoom, and Video quality are scored separately and then combined into an Overall score for comparison among the cameras in different devices. For more information about the DXOMARK Camera protocol, click here. More details on smartphone camera scores are available here. The following section gathers key elements of DXOMARK’s exhaustive tests and analyses. Full performance evaluations are available upon request. Please contact us  on how to receive a full report.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Camera Scores vs High-End
This graph compares DXOMARK photo, zoom and video scores between the tested device and references. Average and maximum scores of the price segment are also indicated. Average and maximum scores for each price segment are computed based on the DXOMARK database of devices tested.

Photo

106

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

154

Honor Magic5 Pro
About DXOMARK Camera Photo tests

For scoring and analysis, DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2,600 test images both in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The photo protocol is designed to take into account the main use cases and is based on typical shooting scenarios, such as portraits, family, and landscape photography. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements on images of charts captured in the lab under different lighting conditions from 1 to 1,000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Photo scores
The photo tests analyze image quality attributes such as exposure, color, texture, and noise in various light conditions. Autofocus performances and the presence of artifacts on all images captured in controlled lab conditions and in real-life images are also evaluated. All these attributes have a significant impact on the final quality of the images captured with the tested device and can help to understand the camera's main strengths and weaknesses.

Exposure

99

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

117

Honor Magic5 Pro

Color

82

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

119

Google Pixel 7 Pro

Exposure and color are the key attributes for technically good pictures. For exposure, the main attribute evaluated is the brightness of the main subject through various use cases such as landscape, portrait, or still life. Other factors evaluated are the contrast and the dynamic range, eg. the ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas of the image. Repeatability is also important because it demonstrates the camera's ability to provide the same rendering when shooting several images of the same scene.
For color, the image quality attributes analyzed are skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, and repeatability. For color and skin tone rendering, we penalize unnatural colors but we respect a manufacturer's choice of color signature.

 Samsung Galaxy A54 5G – Underexposed subjects, slight pink cast, slight background overexposure
 Samsung Galaxy A53 5G – Slight background overexposure but good color
Motorola Moto G62 5G – Well-exposed faces but pink cast, background overexposure

Autofocus

97

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

116

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

Autofocus tests concentrate on focus accuracy, focus repeatability, shooting time delay, and depth of field. Shooting delay is the difference between the time the user presses the capture button and the time the image is actually taken. It includes focusing speed and the capability of the device to capture images at the right time, what is called 'zero shutter lag' capability. Even if a shallow depth of field can be pleasant for a single subject portrait or close-up shot, it can also be a problem in some specific conditions such as group portraits; Both situations are tested. Focus accuracy is also evaluated in all the real-life images taken, from infinity to close-up objects and in low light to outdoor conditions.

Autofocus irregularity and speed: 100Lux Δ7EV TL84 Handheld
This graph illustrates focus accuracy and speed and also zero shutter lag capability by showing the edge acutance versus the shooting time measured on the AFHDR setup on a series of pictures. All pictures were taken at 100Lux with TL84 illuminant, 500ms after the defocus. On this scenario, the backlit panels in the scene are set up to simulate a fairly high dynamic range: the luminance ratio between the brightest point and a 18% reflective gray patch is 7, which we denote by a Exposure Value difference of 7. The edge acutance is measured on the four edges of the Dead Leaves chart, and the shooting time is measured on the LED Universal Timer.

Texture

97

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

114

Honor Magic5 Pro

Texture tests analyze the level of details and the texture of subjects in the images taken in the lab as well as in real-life scenarios. For natural shots, particular attention is paid to the level of details in the bright and dark areas of the image. Objective measurements are performed on chart images taken in various lighting conditions from 1 to 1000 lux and different kinds of dynamic range conditions. The charts used are the proprietary DXOMARK chart (DMC) and the Dead Leaves chart.

DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score vs lux levels for tripod and handheld conditions
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with the level of lux, for two holding conditions. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.

Noise

70

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

116

Honor Magic5 Pro

Noise tests analyze various attributes of noise such as intensity, chromaticity, grain, structure on real-life images as well as images of charts taken in the lab. For natural images, particular attention is paid to the noise on faces, landscapes, but also on dark areas and high dynamic range conditions. Noise on moving objects is also evaluated on natural images. Objective measurements are performed on images of charts taken in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux and different kinds of dynamic range conditions. The chart used is the Dead Leaves chart and the standardized measurement such as Visual Noise derived from ISO 15739.

Visual noise evolution with illuminance levels in handheld condition
This graph shows the evolution of visual noise metric with the level of lux in handheld condition. The visual noise metric is the mean of visual noise measurement on all patches of the Dead Leaves chart in the AFHDR setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.

Artifacts

66

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

81

Google Pixel 6

The artifacts evaluation looks at lens shading, chromatic aberrations, geometrical distortion, edges ringing, halos, ghosting, quantization, unexpected color hue shifts, among others type of possible unnatural effects on photos. The more severe and the more frequent the artifact, the higher the point deduction on the score. The main artifacts observed and corresponding point loss are listed below.

Main photo artifacts penalties

Preview

53

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

91

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Preview tests analyze the image quality of the camera app's preview of the image, with particular attention paid to the difference between the capture and the preview, especially regarding dynamic range and the application of the bokeh effect. Also evaluated is the smoothness of the exposure, color and focus adaptation when zooming from the minimal to the maximal zoom factor available. The preview frame rate is measured using the LED Universal Timer.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G – Preview
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G – Capture – Generally a better exposure than preview

Zoom

79

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

156

Honor Magic5 Pro
About DXOMARK Camera Zoom tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate over 400 test images in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor, and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings and pinch zoom at various zoom factors from ultra wide to very long-range zoom. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting the images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements of chart mages captured in the lab under different conditions from 20 to 1000 lux and color temperatures from 2300K to 6500K.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Zoom Scores
This graph illustrates the relative scores for the different zoom ranges evaluated. The abscissa is expressed in 35mm equivalent focal length. Zooming-in scores are displayed on the right and Zooming-out scores on the left.

Wide

100

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

117

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

These tests analyze the performance of the ultra-wide camera at several focal lengths from 12 mm to 20 mm. All image quality attributes are evaluated, with particular attention paid to such artifacts as chromatic aberrations, lens softness, and distortion. Pictures below are an extract of tested scenes.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G – Strong anamorphosis on the lateral edges, noise
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G – Moderate anamorphosis, noise
Motorola Moto G62 5G – Strong noise

Tele

45

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

116

Honor Magic4 Ultimate

All image quality attributes are evaluated at focal lengths from approximately 40 mm to 300 mm, with particular attention paid to texture and detail. The score is derived from a number of objective measurements in the lab and perceptual analysis of real-life images.

DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.
DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.
DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.
DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.

Video

115

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

149

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
About DXOMARK Camera Video tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2.5 hours of video in controlled lab environments and in natural low-light, indoor and outdoor scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The evaluation consists of visually inspecting natural videos taken in various conditions and running objective measurements on videos of charts recorded in the lab under different conditions from 1 to 1000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Video scores
Video tests analyze the same image quality attributes as for still images, such as exposure, color, texture, or noise, in addition to temporal aspects such as speed, and smoothness and stability of exposure, white balance, and autofocus transitions.

Exposure

90

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

115

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Color

98

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

117

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Exposure tests evaluate the brightness of the main subject and the dynamic range, eg. the ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas of the image. Stability and temporal adaption of the exposure are also analyzed.
Image-quality color analysis looks at color rendering, skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, stability of the white balance and its adaption when light is changing.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Motorola Moto G62 5G

Texture

81

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

115

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

Texture tests analyze the level of details and texture of the real-life videos as well as the videos of charts recorded in the lab. Natural videos recordings are visually evaluated, with particular attention paid to the level of details in the bright and areas as well as in the dark. Objective measurements are performed of images of charts taken in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux. The charts used are the DXOMARK chart (DMC) and Dead Leaves chart.

DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation video score vs lux levels
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation video score with the level of lux in video. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.

Noise

110

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

118

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G

Noise tests analyze various attributes of noise such as intensity, chromaticity, grain, structure, temporal aspects on real-life video recording as well as videos of charts taken in the lab. Natural videos are visually evaluated, with particular attention paid to the noise in the dark areas and high dynamic range conditions. Objective measurements are performed on the videos of charts recorded in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux. The chart used is the DXOMARK visual noise chart.

Spatial visual noise evolution with the illuminance level
This graph shows the evolution of spatial visual noise with the level of lux. Spatial visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.
Temporal visual noise evolution with the illuminance level
This graph shows the evolution of temporal visual noise with the level of lux. Temporal visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup.

Stabilization

102

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

117

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Stabilization evaluation tests the ability of the device to stabilize footage thanks to software or hardware technologies such as OIS, EIS, or any others means. The evaluation looks at residual motion, smoothness, jellow artifacts and residual motion blur on walk and run use cases in various lighting conditions. The video below is an extract from one of the tested scenes.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Motorola Moto G62 5G

Artifacts

75

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

86

Xiaomi 12S Ultra

Artifacts are evaluated with MTF and ringing measurements on the SFR chart in the lab as well as frame-rate measurements using the LED Universal Timer. Natural videos are visually evaluated by paying particular attention to artifacts such as aliasing, quantization, blocking, and hue shift, among others. The more severe and the more frequent the artifact, the higher the point deduction from the score. The main artifacts and corresponding point loss are listed below.

Main video artifacts penalties

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We put the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Display test suite to measure its performance across six criteria. In this test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.

Overview

Key display specifications:

  • 6.4 inches AMOLED, 109.8 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Dimensions: 158.2 mm x 76.7 mm x 8.2 mm
  • Resolution: 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) pixels, (~403 ppi density)
  • Aspect ratio: 19.5:9
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.

Samsung Galaxy A54 Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
120
display
117

160

137

163

127

162

134

155

144

165

72

158

Pros

  • Accurate and reactive touch when playing videos games
  • When viewing HDR10 videos, midtones are well rendered, allowing to see more details
  • Well-managed frame drops when playing videos games

Cons

  • High Brightness Mode affects the picture rendering, with skin tones appearing flat and the presence of a strong yellow/green cast on the screen
  • When viewing at an angle, the screen becomes iridescent, showing pink to green casts
  • Aliasing when playing videos games

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G’s display performance was very average. The device’s highlight was watching HDR10 videos on its screen because of the good color rendering, particularly the midtones, which emphasized details. However, it was not possible to view Ultra-High Definition (UHD) 60 fps content on this device.

The device’s High Brightness Mode performance indicated that that feature could use some tuning. When the device was used outdoors, the screen image would be affected by color casts and inconsistencies in image rendering.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Display tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone and other display reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective and perceptual tests under controlled lab and real-life conditions. Note that we evaluate display attributes using only the device’s built-in display hardware and its still image (gallery) and video apps at their default settings. (For in-depth information about how we evaluate smartphone and other displays, check out our articles, “How DXOMARK tests display quality” and “A closer look at DXOMARK Display testing.

The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.

Readability

117

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

160

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
How Display Readability score is composed

Readability evaluates how easily and comfortably users can read still content (photos & web) on the display under different real-life conditions. DXOMARK uses its Display Bench to recreate ambient light conditions ranging from total darkness to bright sunlight. In addition to laboratory tests, perceptual analysis is also made in real-life environments.

Brightness under various lighting conditions
Contrast under various lighting conditions


Readability in an indoor (1000 lux) environment
From left: Samsung Galaxy A54 5G, Samsung A53 5G, Google Pixel 6a, Xiaomi 12T
(Photos for illustration only)


Readability in a sunlight (>90 000 lux) environment
From left: Samsung Galaxy A54 5G, Samsung A53 5G, Google Pixel 6a, Xiaomi 12T
(Photos for illustration only)

Luminance uniformity measurement
This graph shows the uniformity of the display with a 20% gray pattern. The more visible the green color, the more uniform the display.

Color

137

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

163

Huawei Mate 50 Pro
How Display Color score is composed

The color attribute evaluates the capacity of the device to accurately reproduce colors. The measurements taken are for fidelity, white point color, and gamut coverage. We perform color evaluations for different lighting conditions to see how well the device can manage color in the surrounding environment. Colors are measured using a spectrophotometer in a controlled lighting environment. Perceptual analysis of color rendering is against the reference pattern displayed on a calibrated professional monitor.

White point under D65 illuminant at 1000 lux

Color fidelity measurements
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the sRGB color space
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the Display-P3 color space
Each arrow represents the color difference between a target color pattern (base of the arrow) and its actual measurement (tip of the arrow). The longer the arrow, the more visible the color difference is. If the arrow stays within the circle, the color difference will be visible only to trained eyes.
Color behavior on angle
This graph shows the color shift when the screen is at an angle. Each dot represents a measurement at a particular angle. Dots inside the inner circle exhibit no color shift in angle; those between the inner and outer circle have shifts that only trained experts will see; but those falling outside the outer circle are noticeable.

Video

127

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

162

Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
How Display Video score is composed

Our video attribute evaluates the Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) and High Dynamic Range (HDR10) video handling of each device in indoor and low-light conditions. We measure tone mapping, color gamut, brightness and contrast of the display. We perform perceptual analysis against our professional reference monitor (Sony BVM-HX310) to ensure that the rendering respects the artistic intent.

Video brightness at 10% APL in the dark ( < 5 lux)


Video rendering in a low-light (0 lux) environment
Clockwise from top left: Samsung Galaxy A54 5G, Google Pixel 6a, Xiaomi 12T
(Photos for illustration only)

Gamut coverage for video content
HDR10 Gamut coverage
SDR Gamut coverage
The primary colors are measured both in HDR10 and SDR. The extracted color gamut shows the extent of the color area that the device can render. To respect the artistic intent, the measured gamut should match the master color space of each video.

Motion

134

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

155

Huawei P40 Pro
How Display Motion score is composed

The motion attribute evaluates the handling of dynamic contents. Frame drops, motion blur, and playback artifacts are scrutinized using games and videos.


Video frame drops
30 fps content
60 fps content
These long exposure photos present the number of frame irregularities in a 30-second video. A good performance shows a regular pattern (either a flat gray image or a pull-down pattern).

Touch

144

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

165

OnePlus 9
How Display Touch score is composed

To evaluate touch, DXOMARK uses a touch robot and a high-speed camera to play and record a set of scenarios for smoothness, accuracy and response-time evaluation.

Average Touch Response Time Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
59 ms
Fast
Good
Bad
Slow
This response time test evaluates precisely the time elapsed between a single touch of the robot on the screen and the displayed action. This test is applied to activities that require a high reactivity, such as gaming.

Artifacts

72

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

158

Vivo X Fold

How Display Artifacts score is composed

Evaluating artifacts means checking for the performance, image rendering and motion flaws that can affect the end-user experience. DXOMARK measures precisely the device’s reflectance and the presence of flicker, and assesses the impact of residual aliasing when playing video games, among other characteristics.

Average Reflectance (SCI) Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
5.2 %
Low
Good
Bad
High
Reflectance measurement (SCI)
Measurements above show the reflection of the device within the visible spectrum range (400 nm to 700 nm). It includes both diffuse and specular reflection.
Flicker Frequency Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
240 Hz
Bad
Good
Bad
Great
Flicker comparison
This graph represents the frequencies of lighting variation; the highest peak gives the main flicker frequency.
Aliasing (closeup)
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
(Photos for illustration only)

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Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Audio test https://www.dxomark.com/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-audio-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-audio-test/#respond Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:03:38 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=142650 We put the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Audio test suite to measure its performance both at recording sound using its built-in microphones, and at playing audio back through its speakers. In this review, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases. Overview [...]

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We put the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Audio test suite to measure its performance both at recording sound using its built-in microphones, and at playing audio back through its speakers.

In this review, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.

Overview


Key audio specifications include:

  • Two speakers (Top front, bottom side)
  • No jack audio output

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.

Samsung Galaxy A54
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
133
audio
132
playback
129

158

130

149

143

162

124

162

96

157

135
recording
133

147

131

146

108

159

124

170

142

145

120

166

Playback

Pros

  • Pretty solid performance across all test attributes
  • Strong punch regardless of volume
  • Natural and pleasant bass rendition

Cons

  • Performance too volume-dependent
  • Tinny resonance and harshness
  • Underwhelming depth rendition

Recording

Pros

  • Good performance overall in all use cases and attributes
  • Pleasant tonal balance, consistent across all use cases
  • Pretty much free of artifacts

Cons

  • No audio zoom
  • Sub-bass too intrusive at high sound pressure levels, as well as in the background of urban scenarios
  • Poor signal-to-noise ratio in loud environments, main signal can get drowned out

With an overall score of 133, the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G did well in our DXOMARK Audio tests for a device in its class, but left some room for improvement. Overall audio quality has improved over its predecessors in the A-series, with consistent performance across use cases in both playback and recording. Playback through the built-in speakers sounded punchy with nice bass, but it could become a little harsh at high volume settings. A54 audio recordings offered a pleasant tonal balance and were almost free of unwanted artifacts. However, wind or loud background noises could have a detrimental effect on recording quality, reducing intelligibility quite noticeably. Overall recording results were best with the main camera, but performances with the front camera and memo app were decent as well.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Audio tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone audio reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective tests and undertake more than 20 hours of perceptual evaluation under controlled lab conditions.
(For more details about our Playback protocol, click here; for more details about our Recording protocol, click here.)

The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.

Playback

132

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

163

Black Shark 5 Pro
How Audio Playback score is composed

DXOMARK engineers test playback through the smartphone speakers, whose performance is evaluated in our labs and in real-life conditions, using default apps and settings.

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is a solid smartphone for audio playback. Timbre was good, with a richer and bulkier tonal balance than the predecessors. Bass was pleasantly warm but lacked some depth in the low-end. Midrange sounded pleasant overall and while treble slightly lacked high-end extension, it offered sufficient brightness. Dynamics performance was good, too, thanks to pretty sharp attack, quite good but slightly inconsistent bass precision and very good punch.

The built-in speakers generated a pretty good stereo wideness and offered good localizability of individual sound sources in the audio scene. Distance rendition was mostly accurate, but depth rendition was insufficient, with a slightly shallow sound scene. Maximum volume was average, but the minimum volume step was slightly too quiet, making it difficult to hear soft sections in dynamic audio content. On the plus side, volume steps were consistent from the lowest to the highest setting. The Samsung did overall well at keeping unwanted audio artifacts under control, but at maximum volume, excessive compression and pumping as well as harsh global compression was noticed. Our experts also found it too easy to accidentally occlude the right speaker when holding the phone comfortably.

Listen to the tested smartphone’s playback performance in this comparison with some of its competitors:

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Google Pixel 7
Xiaomi 12T
Recordings of the smartphones playing some of our music tracks at 60 LAeq in an anechoic environment by 2 microphones in A-B configuration, at 30 cm
Here is how the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G performs in playback use cases compared to its competitors:
Playback use-cases scores

Timbre

129

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

158

Black Shark 5 Pro

The Timbre score represents how well a phone reproduces sound across the audible tonal range and takes into account bass, midrange, treble, tonal balance, and volume dependency. It is the most important attribute for playback.

Music playback frequency response
A 1/12 octave frequency response graph, which measures the volume of each frequency emitted by the smartphone when playing a pure-sine wave in an anechoic environment.

Dynamics

130

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

149

Black Shark 5 Pro

The Dynamics score measures the accuracy of changes in the energy level of sound sources, for example how precisely a bass note is reproduced or the impact sound from drums.


Spatial

143

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

162

Black Shark 5 Pro

The sub-attributes for spatial tests include pinpointing a specific sound's location, its positional balance, distance, and wideness.


Volume

124

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

162

Black Shark 5 Pro

The Volume score represents the overall loudness of a smartphone and how smoothly volume increases and decreases based on user input.

Here are a few sound pressure levels (SPL) measured when playing our sample recordings of hip-hop and classical music at maximum volume:
Hip-Hop Classical
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G 75 dBA 71.3 dBA
Google Pixel 7 71.8 dBA 72.9 dBA
Xiaomi 12T 74.8 dBA 69.4 dBA
The following graph shows the gradual changes in volume going from minimum to maximum. We expect these changes to be consistent across the range, so that all volume steps correspond to users’ expectations:
Music volume consistency
This line graph shows the relative loudness of playback relative to the user selected volume step, measured at different volume steps with a correlated pink noise in an anechoic box recorded in axis at 0.20 meter.

Artifacts

96

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

157

Asus ROG Phone 5

The Artifacts score measures the extent to which the sound is affected by various types of distortion. The higher the score, the less the disturbances in the sound are noticeable. Distortion can occur because of sound processing in the device and because of the quality of the speakers.

Playback Total Harmonic Distortion (Maximum Volume)
This graph shows the Total Harmonic Distortion and Noise over the hearable frequency range.
It represents the distortion and noise of the device playing our test signal (0 dB Fs, Sweep Sine in an anechoic box at 40 cm) at the device's maximum volume.

Recording

135

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

157

Black Shark 5 Pro
How Audio Recording score is composed

DXOMARK engineers test recording by evaluating the recorded files on reference audio equipment. Those recordings are done in our labs and in real-life conditions, using default apps and settings.

As a recording device, the Galaxy A54 5G did well across all use cases. Timbre was well-balanced when recording with the main camera, which recorded voice-based content with good intelligibility, thanks to a natural and clean midrange. Tonal balance remained consistent with the front camera while in the memo app, more emphasis was put on the upper midrange. Recording dynamics were good overall, thanks to a fairly good signal-to-noise ratio in urban scenarios, even though background could be quite intrusive. Envelope was accurate, with sharp attack in most use cases.

Main camera recordings offered a large and immersive audio scene rendition and precise localizability. However, with the front camera and in the memo app, the sound stage rendition was quite narrow, and audio sources were more difficult to pinpoint precisely. On the plus side, distance rendition was realistic. The device offered good recording loudness across all use cases and was almost free of unwanted audio artifacts. Our experts only noticed some slight distortion when recording louder sources, such as shouting voices. Background rendition was realistic with the main camera but slightly boomy with a more intrusive bass when recording with the front camera.

Here is how the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G performs in recording use cases compared to its competitors:

Recording use-cases scores

Timbre

133

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

147

Honor Magic3 Pro+

The Timbre score represents how well a phone captures sounds across the audible tonal range and takes into account bass, midrange, treble, and tonal balance. It is the most important attribute for recording.

Life video frequency response
A 1/12 octave frequency response graph, which measures the volume of each frequency captured by the smartphone when recording a pure-sine wave in an anechoic environment.

Dynamics

131

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

146

Black Shark 5 Pro

The Dynamics score measures the accuracy of changes in the energy level of sound sources, for example how precisely a voice's plosives (the p's, t's and k's, for example) are reproduced. The score also considers the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), for example how loud the main voice is compared to the background noise.


Spatial

108

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

159

Vivo X Fold

The sub-attributes for spatial tests include pinpointing a specific sound's location, its positional balance, distance, and wideness on the recorded audio files.

Recording directivity
Directivity graph of the smartphone when recording test signals using the camera app, with the main camera. It represents the acoustic energy (in dB) over the angle of incidence of the sound source. (Normalized to the angle 0°, in front of the device.)

Volume

124

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

170

Black Shark 5 Pro

The Volume score represents how loud audio is normalized on the recorded files and the how the device handles loud environments, such as electronic concerts, when recording.

Here are the sound levels recorded in the audio and video files, measured in LUFS (Loudness Unit Full Scale); as a reference, we expect loudness levels to be above -24 LUFS for recorded content:
Meeting Life Video Selfie Video Memo
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G -25.8 LUFS -22.2 LUFS -20.9 LUFS -21.1 LUFS
Google Pixel 7 -29.4 LUFS -19.4 LUFS -17 LUFS -23 LUFS
Xiaomi 12T -27.9 LUFS -21.3 LUFS -19.5 LUFS -21.4 LUFS

Artifacts

142

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

145

Black Shark 5 Pro

The Artifacts score measures the extent to which the recorded sounds are affected by various types of distortions. The higher the score, the less the disturbances in the sound are noticeable. Distortions can occur because of sound processing in the device and the quality of the microphones, as well as user handling, such as how the phone is held.

In this audio comparison, you can listen to the way this smartphone handles wind noise relative to its competitors:

Recordings of a voice sample with light background noise, facing a turbulent wind of 5 m/s

Background

120

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

166

Black Shark 5 Pro

Background evaluates how natural the various sounds around a voice blend into the video recording file. For example, when recording a speech at an event, the background should not interfere with the main voice, yet it should provide some context of the surroundings.

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We put the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Battery test suite to measure its performance in autonomy, charging and efficiency. In these test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.

Overview

Key specifications:

  • Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
  • 25W charger (not included)
  • 6.4-inch, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 120 Hz, OLED display
  • Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
  • Tested ROM / RAM combination: 128 GB + 8 GB

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.

Samsung Galaxy A54
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
113
battery
122
autonomy
129

213

130

195

109

198

108
charging
103

184

114

182

112

205

92

194

Key performances

Charging Time
2 days 12h
Battery life
Charging Time
0h52
80% Charging time
Charging Time
1h40
Full charging time
Quick Boost
3h20 autonomy
after 5-minute charge

Pros

  • Good autonomy when used moderately
  • Very good autonomy when using the GPS on the go
  • Very low residual consumption of the charger when the device is fully charged, whether or not plugged in

Cons

  • Poor autonomy when streaming music
  • Low autonomy gained after a quick 5-minute charge
  • Poor charge efficiency

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G struggled in some of our battery tests, resulting in an overall score that was just below our database average, but still much better than its predecessor.

The autonomy performances were quite good, with the 5000 mAh battery lasting 2.5 days when used moderately. When testing on-the-go and individual usages, the performances were average. However, the Galaxy A54 5G showed very good autonomy when using the GPS outdoors, but poor results when listening to music.

The charging experience of the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G was limited by its 25W charger. Even if the charging power surpassed this 25W, the charging time was slightly below average at only 1 hour and 40 minutes. The autonomy recovered after a quick 5-minute charge was also low, which contributed to its below-average score.

The A54 5G’s efficiency was weak, mainly due to poor charge efficiency. The discharge currents were average overall, except for navigation, which was good, but poor for music streaming, indicating that the device is not perfectly optimized.

Compared with other devices from the High-End segment, the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G still ranked below average. Its slightly above-average autonomy in this segment was offset by its poor charging experience and a low efficiency score.

Test Summary

About DXOMARK Battery tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone battery reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective tests over a week-long period both indoors and outdoors. (See our introductory and how we test articles for more details about our smartphone Battery protocol.)

The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.

Battery Charger Wireless Display Processor
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G 5000mAh 25W
(not included)
- AMOLED
1080 x 2400
Exynos 1380
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G 5000mAh 25W
(not included)
- AMOLED
1080 x 2400
Samsung Exynos 1280
Xiaomi 12T 5000mAh 120W
(not included)
- AMOLED
1220 x 2712
Mediatek Dimensity 8100-Ultra

Autonomy

122

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

188

Honor X7a
How Autonomy score is composed

Autonomy score is composed of three performance sub-scores: Home / Office, On the go, and Calibrated use cases. Each sub-score comprises the results of a comprehensive range of tests for measuring autonomy in all kinds of real-life scenarios.

Light Usage
86h
Light Usage
Active: 2h30/day
Moderate Usage
60h
Moderate Usage
Active: 4h/day
Intense Usage
38h
Intense Usage
Active: 7h/day

Home/Office

129

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

213

Honor X7a

A robot housed in a Faraday cage performs a set of touch-based user actions during what we call our “typical usage scenario” (TUS) — making calls, video streaming, etc. — 4 hours of active use over the course of a 16-hour period, plus 8 hours of “sleep.” The robot repeats this set of actions every day until the device runs out of power.

Typical Usage Scenario discharge curves

On the go

130

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

195

Samsung Galaxy M51

Using a smartphone on the go takes a toll on autonomy because of extra “hidden” demands, such as the continuous signaling associated with cellphone network selection, for example. DXOMARK Battery experts take the phone outdoors and perform a precisely defined set of activities while following the same three-hour travel itinerary (walking, taking the bus, the subway…) for each device

Autonomy for on the go use cases (full charge)

Calibrated

109

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

198

Samsung Galaxy M51

For this series of tests, the smartphone returns to the Faraday cage and our robots repeatedly perform actions linked to one specific use case (such as gaming, video streaming, etc.) at a time. Starting from an 80% charge, all devices are tested until they have expended at least 5% of their battery power.

Autonomy for calibrated use cases (full charge)

Charging

108

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

181

Realme GT Neo 3
How Charging score is composed

Charging is fully part of the overall battery experience. In some situations where autonomy is at a minimum, knowing how fast you can charge becomes a concern. The DXOMARK Battery charging score is composed of two sub-scores, (1) Full charge and (2) Quick boost.

Wired
Wired
50%
in 30 min
0h52
0 - 80%
1h40
Full charge

Full charge

103

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

184

Black Shark 5 Pro

Full charge tests assess the reliability of the battery power gauge; measure how long and how much power the battery takes to charge from zero to 80% capacity, from 80 to 100% as shown by the UI, and until an actual full charge.

Power consumption and battery level during full charge
The charging curves, in wired and wireless (if available) showing the evolution of the battery level indicator as well as the power consumption in watts during the stages of charging toward full capacity.
Time to full charge
The time to full charge chart breaks down the necessary time to reach 80%, 100% and full charge.

Quick boost

114

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

182

Realme GT Neo 3

With the phone at different charge levels (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%), Quick boost tests measure the amount of charge the battery receives after being plugged in for 5 minutes. The chart here compares the average autonomy gain from a quick 5-minute charge.

Average autonomy gain for a 5 minute charge (wired)

Efficiency

98

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

154

Oppo Reno6 5G
How Efficiency score is composed

The DXOMARK power efficiency score consists of two sub-scores, Charge up and Discharge rate, both of which combine data obtained during robot-based typical usage scenario, calibrated tests and charging evaluation, taking into consideration the device’s battery capacity. DXOMARK calculate the annual power consumption of the product, shown on below graph, which is representative of the overall efficiency during a charge and when in use.

Annual Consumption Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
4 kWh
Efficient
Good
Bad
Inefficient

Charge up

112

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

205

Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro

The charge up sub-score is a combination of four factors: the overall efficiency of a full charge, related to how much energy you need to fill up the battery compared to the energy that the battery can provide; the efficiency of the travel adapter when it comes to transferring power from an outlet to your phone; the residual consumption when your phone is fully charged and still plugged into the charger; and the residual consumption of the charger itself, when the smartphone is disconnected from it. The chart here below shows the overall efficiency of a full charge in %.

Overall charge efficiency

Discharge

92

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

194

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

The discharge subscore rates the speed of a battery’s discharge during a test, which is independent of the battery’s capacity. It is the ratio of a battery’s capacity divided by its autonomy. A small-capacity battery could have the same autonomy as a large-capacity battery, indicating that the device is well-optimized, with a low discharge rate.

Average discharge current

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Oppo Find N2 Flip Display test https://www.dxomark.com/oppo-find-n2-flip-display-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/oppo-find-n2-flip-display-test/#respond Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:11:22 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=140072&preview=true&preview_id=140072 We put the Oppo Find N2 Flip through our rigorous DXOMARK Display test suite to measure its performance across six criteria. In this test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases. Overview Key display specifications: 6.8 inches AMOLED, 109.8 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) Dimensions: [...]

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We put the Oppo Find N2 Flip through our rigorous DXOMARK Display test suite to measure its performance across six criteria. In this test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.

Overview

Key display specifications:

  • 6.8 inches AMOLED, 109.8 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Dimensions: 85.5 x 75.2 x 16.02 mm (3.37 x 2.96 x 0.63 inches)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 2520 pixels, (~403 ppi density)
  • Aspect ratio: None
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.

Oppo Find N2 Flip Oppo Find N2 Flip
130
display
126

160

152

163

127

162

140

155

122

165

114

158

Pros

  • Good color rendering in every lighting condition
  • No frame drops when watching videos
  • Reduced light reflections thanks to anti-reflection film

Cons

  • Threshold for High Brightness Mode activation is too high when outdoors
  • Lack of brightness when watching HDR10 videos, and texture artifacts in details
  • Aliasing when playing video games

The Oppo Find N2 Flip display offered a satisfactory experience, with a strong showing in color rendering in all lighting conditions. When checking static content or viewing images, the Oppo Find N2 Flip proved to be particularly good in indoor conditions, with colors and brightness particularly well adjusted, making the screen very readable.

When using the device to watch HDR10 videos, our testers observed that the brightness was much too low to ensure comfortable viewing, and that the user might have to manually adjust the brightness adaptation. But the testers did not observe any HDR boost to improve the viewing of contents. The display appeared to sharpen details, but sometimes that would result in texture artifacts.

During our outdoor tests in direct sunlight, our experts observed that the screen did not reach the 1600 nits of maximum brightness advertised in the specifications, and that the High Brightness Mode did not activate soon enough, which would impact readability outdoors. Still, the device reached 1350 nits in an extremely bright environment (>100K lux), even though this kind of lighting condition is rarely experienced, and High Brightness Mode can be improved with some tuning.

This smartphone features an anti-reflection film, which not only reduced the visibility of the crease in all conditions but significantly improved readability outdoors.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Display tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone and other display reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective and perceptual tests under controlled lab and real-life conditions. Note that we evaluate display attributes using only the device’s built-in display hardware and its still image (gallery) and video apps at their default settings. (For in-depth information about how we evaluate smartphone and other displays, check out our articles, “How DXOMARK tests display quality” and “A closer look at DXOMARK Display testing.

The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.

Readability

126

Oppo Find N2 Flip

160

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
How Display Readability score is composed

Readability evaluates how easily and comfortably users can read still content (photos & web) on the display under different real-life conditions. DXOMARK uses its Display Bench to recreate ambient light conditions ranging from total darkness to bright sunlight. In addition to laboratory tests, perceptual analysis is also made in real-life environments.

Brightness under various lighting conditions
Contrast under various lighting conditions


Readability in an indoor (1000 lux) environment
From left: Oppo Find N2 Flip, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, Vivo X Fold
(Photos for illustration only)


Readability in a sunlight (>90 000 lux) environment
From left: Oppo Find N2 Flip, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, Vivo X Fold
(Photos for illustration only)

Luminance uniformity measurement
This graph shows the uniformity of the display with a 20% gray pattern. The more visible the green color, the more uniform the display.

Color

152

Oppo Find N2 Flip

163

Huawei Mate 50 Pro
How Display Color score is composed

The color attribute evaluates the capacity of the device to accurately reproduce colors. The measurements taken are for fidelity, white point color, and gamut coverage. We perform color evaluations for different lighting conditions to see how well the device can manage color in the surrounding environment. Colors are measured using a spectrophotometer in a controlled lighting environment. Perceptual analysis of color rendering is against the reference pattern displayed on a calibrated professional monitor.

White point under D65 illuminant at 1000 lux


Color rendering indoors (1000 lux)
Clockwise from top left: Oppo Find N2 Flip, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, Vivo X Fold
(Photos for illustration only)


Color rendering in sunlight (>90 000 lux)
Clockwise from top left: Oppo Find N2 Flip, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, Vivo X Fold
(Photos for illustration only)
Color fidelity measurements
Oppo Find N2 Flip, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the sRGB color space
Oppo Find N2 Flip, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the Display-P3 color space
Each arrow represents the color difference between a target color pattern (base of the arrow) and its actual measurement (tip of the arrow). The longer the arrow, the more visible the color difference is. If the arrow stays within the circle, the color difference will be visible only to trained eyes.
Color behavior on angle
This graph shows the color shift when the screen is at an angle. Each dot represents a measurement at a particular angle. Dots inside the inner circle exhibit no color shift in angle; those between the inner and outer circle have shifts that only trained experts will see; but those falling outside the outer circle are noticeable.

Video

127

Oppo Find N2 Flip

162

Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
How Display Video score is composed

Our video attribute evaluates the Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) and High Dynamic Range (HDR10) video handling of each device in indoor and low-light conditions. We measure tone mapping, color gamut, brightness and contrast of the display. We perform perceptual analysis against our professional reference monitor (Sony BVM-HX310) to ensure that the rendering respects the artistic intent.

Video brightness at 10% APL in the dark ( < 5 lux)
Video rendering in a low-light (0 lux) environment
Clockwise from top left: Oppo Find N2 Flip, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, Vivo X Fold
(Photos for illustration only)
Video rendering in a low-light (0 lux) environment
From left: Oppo Find N2 Flip (HDR10), Oppo Find N2 Flip (SDR), Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. On HDR10 video,  texture artifacts are visible in the details.
(Photos for illustration only)
Gamut coverage for video content
HDR10 Gamut coverage
SDR Gamut coverage
The primary colors are measured both in HDR10 and SDR. The extracted color gamut shows the extent of the color area that the device can render. To respect the artistic intent, the measured gamut should match the master color space of each video.

Motion

140

Oppo Find N2 Flip

155

Huawei P40 Pro
How Display Motion score is composed

The motion attribute evaluates the handling of dynamic contents. Frame drops, motion blur, and playback artifacts are scrutinized using games and videos.


Video frame drops
30 fps content
60 fps content
These long exposure photos present the number of frame irregularities in a 30-second video. A good performance shows a regular pattern (either a flat gray image or a pull-down pattern).

Touch

122

Oppo Find N2 Flip

165

OnePlus 9
How Display Touch score is composed

To evaluate touch, DXOMARK uses a touch robot and a high-speed camera to play and record a set of scenarios for smoothness, accuracy and response-time evaluation.

Average Touch Response Time Oppo Find N2 Flip
93 ms
Fast
Good
Bad
Slow
This response time test evaluates precisely the time elapsed between a single touch of the robot on the screen and the displayed action. This test is applied to activities that require a high reactivity, such as gaming.

Artifacts

114

Oppo Find N2 Flip

158

Vivo X Fold
How Display Artifacts score is composed

Evaluating artifacts means checking for the performance, image rendering and motion flaws that can affect the end-user experience. DXOMARK measures precisely the device’s reflectance and the presence of flicker, and assesses the impact of residual aliasing when playing video games, among other characteristics.

Average Reflectance (SCI) Oppo Find N2 Flip
1.6 %
Low
Good
Bad
High
Reflectance measurement (SCI)
Measurements above show the reflection of the device within the visible spectrum range (400 nm to 700 nm). It includes both diffuse and specular reflection.
Flicker Frequency Oppo Find N2 Flip
360 Hz
Bad
Good
Bad
Great
Flicker comparison
This graph represents the frequencies of lighting variation; the highest peak gives the main flicker frequency.
Aliasing (closeup)
Oppo Find N2 Flip
(Photos for illustration only)

Oppo Find N2 Flip – Crop1
Oppo Find N2 Flip – Crop 2
Oppo Find N2 Flip – Crop3

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Vivo X Fold Display test https://www.dxomark.com/vivo-x-fold-display-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/vivo-x-fold-display-test/#respond Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:13:55 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=133648&preview=true&preview_id=133648 We put the main screen of the Vivo X Fold through our rigorous DXOMARK Display test suite to measure its performance across six criteria. In this summary of the test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases. Overview Key display specifications: 8.03 inches AMOLED, [...]

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We put the main screen of the Vivo X Fold through our rigorous DXOMARK Display test suite to measure its performance across six criteria. In this summary of the test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.

Overview

Key display specifications:

  • 8.03 inches AMOLED, (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Dimensions: 162.0 x 74.5 x 14.6 mm (6.38 x 2.93 x 0.57 inches)
  • Resolution: 1916 x 2160 pixels, (~360 ppi density)
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.

Vivo X Fold Vivo X Fold
140
display
136

160

162

163

138

162

132

155

114

165

158

Best

Pros

  • Good color fidelity in all tested conditions
  • Effective anti-reflective film in all lighting conditions
  • Good brightness and color on HDR10 content

Cons

  • Too-high daytime brightness in low light; too-low nighttime brightness with BLF on
  • Touch lacks smoothness and frame drops are frequent when gaming
  • Visible duplications when scrolling on the web and in the gallery app

The Vivo X Fold main screen display performed well in our tests, particularly in color, and in artifacts, where it is at the top of the charts among all devices in our database thus far.

The Vivo X Fold display really stood out in its consistent color fidelity, including skin tones, in all lighting environments and use cases. The device’s color score was just shy of the current top score.

Further, the device ships with an anti-reflective film that not only reduces the visibility of the main screen’s crease but also improves readability in all lighting conditions, particularly in outdoor conditions. While the device’s peak brightness was not as high as that of other devices, brightness was well-managed thanks to the anti-reflective film and tuning.

Where the device falters, however, is in its control of motion and of touch, with duplications, frequent frame drops, and a lack of smoothness affecting user satisfaction, particularly when gaming.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Display tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone and other display reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective and perceptual tests under controlled lab and real-life conditions. Note that we evaluate display attributes using only the device’s built-in display hardware and its still image (gallery) and video apps at their default settings. (For in-depth information about how we evaluate smartphone and other displays, check out our articles, “How DXOMARK tests display quality” and “A closer look at DXOMARK Display testing.

The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.

Readability

136

Vivo X Fold

160

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
How Display Readability score is composed

Readability evaluates how easily and comfortably users can read still content (photos & web) on the display under different real-life conditions. DXOMARK uses its Display Bench to recreate ambient light conditions ranging from total darkness to bright sunlight. In addition to laboratory tests, perceptual analysis is also made in real-life environments.

Brightness under various lighting conditions
Contrast under various lighting conditions


Readability in an indoor (1000 lux) environment
From left: Vivo X Fold, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, Vivo X70 Pro+, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
(Photos for illustration only)


Readability in a sunlight (>90 000 lux) environment
From left: Vivo X Fold (main screen), Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, Vivo X70 Pro+, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
(Photos for illustration only)

Luminance uniformity measurement
This graph shows the uniformity of the display with a 20% gray pattern. The more visible the green color, the more uniform the display.

Color

162

Vivo X Fold

163

Huawei Mate 50 Pro
How Display Color score is composed

The color attribute evaluates the capacity of the device to accurately reproduce colors. The measurements taken are for fidelity, white point color, and gamut coverage. We perform color evaluations for different lighting conditions to see how well the device can manage color in the surrounding environment. Colors are measured using a spectrophotometer in a controlled lighting environment. Perceptual analysis of color rendering is against the reference pattern displayed on a calibrated professional monitor.

White point under D65 illuminant at 1000 lux


Color rendering indoors (1000 lux)
Clockwise from top left: Vivo X Fold (main screen), Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, Vivo X70 Pro+, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Color rendering in sunlight (>90 000 lux)
Clockwise from top left: Vivo X Fold (main screen), Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, Vivo X70 Pro+, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Color fidelity measurements
Vivo X Fold (main screen), color fidelity at 1000 lux in the sRGB color space
Vivo X Fold (main screen), color fidelity at 1000 lux in the Display-P3 color space
Each arrow represents the color difference between a target color pattern (base of the arrow) and its actual measurement (tip of the arrow). The longer the arrow, the more visible the color difference is. If the arrow stays within the circle, the color difference will be visible only to trained eyes.
Color behavior on angle
This graph shows the color shift when the screen is at an angle. Each dot represents a measurement at a particular angle. Dots inside the inner circle exhibit no color shift in angle; those between the inner and outer circle have shifts that only trained experts will see; but those falling outside the outer circle are noticeable.

Video

138

Vivo X Fold

162

Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
How Display Video score is composed

Our video attribute evaluates the Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) and High Dynamic Range (HDR10) video handling of each device in indoor and low-light conditions. We measure tone mapping, color gamut, brightness and contrast of the display. We perform perceptual analysis against our professional reference monitor (Sony BVM-HX310) to ensure that the rendering respects the artistic intent.

Video brightness at 10% APL in the dark ( < 5 lux)


Video rendering in a low-light (0 lux) environment
Clockwise from top left: Vivo X Fold (main screen), Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, Vivo X70 Pro+, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Gamut coverage for video content
HDR10 Gamut coverage
SDR Gamut coverage
The primary colors are measured both in HDR10 and SDR. The extracted color gamut shows the extent of the color area that the device can render. To respect the artistic intent, the measured gamut should match the master color space of each video.

Motion

132

Vivo X Fold

155

Huawei P40 Pro
How Display Motion score is composed

The motion attribute evaluates the handling of dynamic contents. Frame drops, motion blur, and playback artifacts are scrutinized using games and videos.


Video frame drops
30 fps content
60 fps content
These long exposure photos present the number of frame irregularities in a 30-second video. A good performance shows a regular pattern (either a flat gray image or a pull-down pattern).

Touch

114

Vivo X Fold

165

OnePlus 9
How Display Touch score is composed

To evaluate touch, DXOMARK uses a touch robot and a high-speed camera to play and record a set of scenarios for smoothness, accuracy and response-time evaluation.

Average Touch Response Time Vivo X Fold
109 ms
Fast
Good
Bad
Slow
This response time test evaluates precisely the time elapsed between a single touch of the robot on the screen and the displayed action. This test is applied to activities that require a high reactivity, such as gaming.

Artifacts

158

Vivo X Fold

Best

How Display Artifacts score is composed

Evaluating artifacts means checking for the performance, image rendering and motion flaws that can affect the end-user experience. DXOMARK measures precisely the device’s reflectance and the presence of flicker, and assesses the impact of residual aliasing when playing video games, among other characteristics.

Average Reflectance (SCI) Vivo X Fold
1.1 %
Low
Good
Bad
High
Reflectance measurement (SCI)
Measurements above show the reflection of the device within the visible spectrum range (400 nm to 700 nm). It includes both diffuse and specular reflection.
Flicker Frequency Vivo X Fold
240 Hz
Bad
Good
Bad
Great
Flicker comparison
This graph represents the frequencies of lighting variation; the highest peak gives the main flicker frequency.
Aliasing (closeup)
Vivo X Fold (main screen)
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