Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A34 vs Black Shark 5 RS
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A34 and Black Shark 5 RS: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Black Shark.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A34 | 5 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.5 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A34, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR5
- Weight
- 199 g
- against 220 g
Black Shark 5 RS, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 857,000
- against 532,300
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A34 | 5 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.84 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 532,300 | 857,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 965 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,409 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | 1x Cortex X1 at 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex A78 at 2.42 GHz + 4x Cortex A55 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A34 | 5 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Lime, Green, Grey, Purple, Silver, Black | Black, Lime |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 9.9 mm |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 161.3 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 199 g Best value | 220 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % | 85 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A34 | 5 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 120 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A34 | 5 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,300 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 390 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 720 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, HDR, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Water Drop Notch, 120Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A34 | 5 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A34 | 5 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A34 | 5 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A34 | 5 RS |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA, FM Radio | Computer Sync, DLNA, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.55 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,024 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A34 | 5 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A34 | 5 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A346E, SM-A346B, SM-A346B/DS, SM-A346B/DSN, SM-A346E/DS, SM-A346E/DSN, SM-A346M, SM-A346M/N, SM-A346M/DSN, SM-A3460 | — |
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