Design and Build

The Samsung Galaxy A34 is wrapped in a plastic case, and it has a thickness of 8.2mm and a weight of 199g. It is now available in Black, Silver, Violet, and Lime with a 6.6-inch display. It is equipped with IP67 water and dust resistance. The design is well-received by the users, who although they do not overlook its durability, still point out that it is heavier as compared to the Galaxy A53.

• Plastic chassis, 8.2mm thick
• 199g weight
• IP67 water/dust resistance
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• No premium materials

Galaxy A34 Display

The Galaxy A34 comes with the 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display that has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels at 390 PPI, and a brightness level of 1000 nits. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and uses Gorilla Glass 5. Users highly praise its outdoor visibility but mention that it is not HDR compatible as the Galaxy A53 is.

• Super AMOLED, 2340 x 1080, 390 PPI
• 1000 nits brightness
• 120Hz refresh rate
• Gorilla Glass 5
• No HDR

Performance and Software

The Galaxy A34 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset (octa-core, 2.6GHz, 6nm) and has 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB ROM onboard. It is based on Android 13 with One UI 5.1 (upgradable to Android 16). The device is certified for Samsung Pay and Knox. Users compliment both trust and note that it is also less performing compared to the Galaxy A53.

• Dimensity 1080, octa-core
• 6GB/8GB RAM
• Android 13 (up to Android 16)
• Samsung Pay, Knox
• No flagship performance

The Dimensity 1080 performs well for mid-range tasks but struggles with heavy gaming.

Cameras

The Galaxy A34 features a triple-camera system: 48MP main (f/1.8, OIS), 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2), and 5MP macro (f/2.4), with a 13MP front camera (f/2.2). It supports 4K video at 30fps. Users appreciate its versatility but note weaker low-light performance than the Galaxy A53.

• 48MP main, 8MP ultrawide
• 5MP macro
• 13MP front
• 4K video at 30fps
• No depth sensor

Battery and Charging

The Galaxy A34 has a 5000mAh battery, offering up to 19 hours of video playback. It supports 25W fast charging (0–100% in ~85min) via USB-C. Real-world use yields 1–2 days. Users value its longevity but note similar charging speeds to the Galaxy A53.

• 5000mAh battery
• Up to 19h video playback
• 25W charging, 0–100% in ~85min
• 1–2 days real-world
• No wireless charging

Connectivity

The Galaxy A34 wirelessly connects to Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.3, 5G, NFC, and GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS) and by using a 3.5mm headphone jack and USB-C 2.0. Here we have what the users particularly enjoy and at the same time regret its absence of Wi-Fi 6 support.

• Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
• 5G, NFC
• GPS, 3.5mm jack
• USB-C 2.0
• No UWB

Pricing and Availability

As a budget-friendly phone which initially sold for $299.99 with a 6GB/128GB configuration, a Samsung Galaxy A34 was officially launched on March 24, 2023, by Samsung along with the authorized retailers. Other storage options (8GB/256GB) are offered at $399.99. Although it was taken out of retail in 2024, refurbished models are on the market for around $120–$220. Users' rave about its functionality, even if it comes with limited capabilities compared to the Galaxy A53.