Last update: January 20, 2023 at 14:42 UTC+01:00
One of Samsung’s most anticipated midrange phones, the Galaxy A34 5G, has cleared yet another regulatory hurdle. The phone was just spotted at the FCC with the model number SM-A346M.
The phone appears to have dual-SIM capabilities, and the FCC lists the phone as having 5G, NFC, and Bluetooth connectivity. Interestingly, the agency used a 25W charger (model number EP-TA800) to test the Galaxy A34 5G, but that doesn’t necessarily confirm that the phone has 25W fast charging capabilities. Previous leaks and rumors lend weight to the 25W charging specs.
FCC documents are relatively sparse on details regarding the Galaxy A34’s hardware, but at least the documents back up the 25W theory. The Galaxy A34 5G is rumored to come with a 5,000 mAh battery.
The upcoming mid-range Samsung phone also went through the Geekbench online benchmark a few weeks ago, and according to this entry, the phone is expected to sport the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset. In the early benchmarks, the phone scored 778 points in single-core tests and 2,332 points in multi-core. These results are preliminary, so they may not necessarily reflect the phone’s true performance levels.
The Galaxy A34 5G is expected to have a 6.5-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel has an Infinity-U notch that can accommodate the selfie camera. And while this design detail looks rather dated by today’s standards, the back of the phone should look a lot more modern. Like the upcoming Galaxy S23 series, the Galaxy A34 is expected to have circular cutouts for the rear-facing cameras, eliminating the camera bump we’ve seen on previous models. It’s a modern design touch for an otherwise affordable smartphone.
Speaking of the Galaxy S23, Samsung already lets you reserve it online. But if you’re looking for a more affordable device, such as the Galaxy A34 5G, you might have to wait until after the February 1st unboxing.
