Samsung Galaxy A34 5G review: Justifies the price and looks good too

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The mid-range smartphone segment is overflowing with some amazing options. Needless to say competition is tough. Nothing Phone 1, iQOO Neo 7, Oppo Reno 8 are just a few names on top of the list. In this fiercely competitive market, Samsung has recently launched its latest offering, the Galaxy A34 5G. So, does the South Korean company's smartphone stand up to its Chinese rivals? Here's what we discovered about the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G.

Gracefully minimalistic! Samsung has done an excellent job of replicating the latest premium Galaxy S23-like design on a mid-range smartphone. You may actually want to flaunt it! The Galaxy A34 features an identical triple camera setup as that of the Galaxy S23, without any noticeable module protrusion. The camera lenses are surrounded by metal rings, adding to the device's overall look. Samsung has also taken a subtle approach to branding this time around while keeping the minimalistic pattern alive throughout the rear.

Does it look premium? Just about. However, its case is worsended by the fact that the back is made of plastic, which attracts smudges at ferocious speed. Apart from that, overall, it feels light and conformable to use with its subtly curved edges. Another important aspect of it is that Galaxy A34 gets IP67 water and resistance ratings.

Here, Samsung Galaxy A34 is all good - a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, providing vibrant colours, deep blacks, and wide viewing angles. Whether it's social media content, internet browsing, or OTT binge-watching, it offers a delightful user experience. Furthermore, the device manages to battle sunlight in a satisfactory manner without making the user strain to read. As far as the in-display fingerprint sensor is