The Samsung Galaxy That Became the Best-Selling Phone in the Country: How Much It Costs Today and Why It's a Steal

In a market dominated by inflation and stock shortages, a Samsung Galaxy has stolen the hearts of Argentines. According to data from consulting firm IDC, the Galaxy A54 is the best-selling phone in the country in the last quarter, displacing heavyweights like the iPhone 14 and the Motorola Edge 30. The reason? A lethal combination of price and features that make it a beast.

Let’s start with the basics: a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. Ideal for watching Netflix or playing Free Fire without burning your retinas. The 5000 mAh battery lasts two full days, and with 25W fast charging, you reach 50% in half an hour. Camera? Triple lens with a 50 MP main, 12 MP ultra-wide, and 5 MP macro. Night photos come out sharp, almost like a flagship. All this runs on an Exynos 1380 processor and 8 GB of RAM, making it fly in multitasking.

But wait, the crown jewel isn’t just technical. The price today, in the midst of a recession, is a steal. On Mercado Libre, you can find it from $450,000 in fixed installments with a credit card, while in official Samsung stores it’s at $499,999 with free shipping. If you pay cash, some stores lower it to $420,000. And if you can’t afford it, you can finance it in up to 12 interest-free installments with banks like Galicia or Santander. Compared to the iPhone 14, which starts at $1,200,000? It’s a gift.

The numbers don’t lie: in the last 30 days, the A54 sold more than double the Motorola Moto G52 and triple the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12. Even Apple fans are migrating. «It’s a phone that performs like a high-end one but costs the same as a pair of jeans,» says a seller on Lavalle Street. The fever is such that on social media there are memes asking for «an A54 before a salary increase.»

Is it worth buying today? If you’re looking for a phone that won’t let you down, with a good screen, giant battery, and won’t empty your wallet, the Galaxy A54 is the option. Motorola and Xiaomi try to copy its mold with their G and Redmi lines, but none achieve the same balance. In a country where every peso counts, this Samsung has earned the title of «best-selling» for a reason: it’s a beast at a bargain price. Don’t sleep on it, because prices are flying.

Updated Price Comparison

If you’re thinking of buying a new phone, these are the most sought-after models. All with 12 interest-free installments:

• Samsung Galaxy A55 – From $450,000 in 12 interest-free installments (VAFTS9-E4CH)
• Motorola Edge 50 Fusion – From $520,000 in 12 interest-free installments (VAFTS9-HVNV)
• Xiaomi Redmi Note – From $350,000 in 12 interest-free installments (VAFTS9-WF9A)

Approximate prices. 12 interest-free installments subject to each seller. Search for codes on Mercado Libre.