Samsung Galaxy S22 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Comparison and Differences

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Differences between Samsung Galaxy S22 5G and Samsung Galaxy A53 5G - Which to Choose?

Are you looking to buy a new Samsung phone but feeling overwhelmed by the options? Two popular choices are the Samsung Galaxy S22 5G and Samsung Galaxy A53 5G. In this post, we'll break down the differences between these two phones to help you make an informed decision on which one is right for you.

Let's start with the basics. Both phones are 5G capable and run on the latest Android 12 operating system. They both have fast charging capabilities and sleek designs. However, there are some key differences in their specs and features that may influence your decision.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 5G boasts a high-end Exynos 2200 chipset and a powerful octa-core CPU with a Cortex-X2 core, making it a top performer in terms of speed and power. It also has an impressive 50MP triple camera setup with 8K video recording capabilities, and a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and gaming.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G has a mid-range Exynos 1280 chipset and a slightly less powerful octa-core CPU, making it a more budget-friendly option. Its camera setup is also impressive with a 64MP quad-camera setup, but it lacks the 8K video recording capabilities of the S22. The A53 has a larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but it has a lower resolution and peak brightness compared to the S22.

Another notable difference between these two phones is their build quality. The S22 has a premium glass front and back with an aluminum frame, while the A53 has a plastic frame and back with a glass front. Additionally, the S22 is IP68 water and dust resistant, meaning it can withstand submersion in water up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, while the A53 is only IP67 rated and can only withstand submersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.

So, which one is better for you? It really depends on your needs and budget. If you're a power user who values speed, top-of-the-line camera capabilities, and premium build quality, the Samsung Galaxy S22 5G is the way to go. However, if you're looking for a more affordable option with great camera capabilities and a large, high-refresh rate display, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is a solid choice.

Ultimately, both phones have their pros and cons, so it's important to weigh your priorities and budget when making your decision. Whatever you choose, you can't go wrong with a Samsung phone!

Samsung Galaxy S22 5G or Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Specs Comparison

Common specs

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy S22 5G	Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Rating	(+1)	(+0)
Release date	2022, February 09	2022, March 17
Dimensions (HxWxD)	146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm \| 5.75 x 5.75 x 2.78 in	159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm \| 6.28 x 6.28 x 2.94 in
Weight	167 g \| 5.89 oz	189 g \| 6.67 oz
Body Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Case	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon
Colors	Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream	Black, White, Blue, Peach
Battery	3700 mAh, Li-Ion, non-removable	5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable
Approximate price	$ 799.99	$ 320
Check price	from Amazon	from Amazon

Screen

Technology	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	Super AMOLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen size	6.1" in	6.5" in
Screen area	90.1 cm²	102.0 cm²
Screen format	19.5:9 (height:width)	20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	87.4%	85.4%
Screen resolution	1080 x 2340 px	1080 x 2400 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	425 PPI	405 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Other specs	- 120Hz -HDR10+ -1300 nits (peak) -Always-on display	- 120Hz -800 nits (HBM)
Screen protector	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	50 MP, Triple	64 MP, Quad
Camera specs	-50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS -10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom -12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video	-64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS -12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm -5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) -5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Functions	LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
DxOMark Main Score	126	105
DxOMark Photo	130	111
DxOMark Video	110	93
Front camera, selfie	10 MP, Single	32 MP, Single
Specifications	10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24'', 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8'', 0.8µm
Functions	Dual video call, Auto-HDR	HDR
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Performance

Operating system - OS	Android 12, One UI 4.1	Android 12, One UI 4.1
Chipset	- Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - USA/China	- Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A510) - International Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - USA/China	- Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Xclipse 920 - International Adreno 730 - USA/China	Mali-G68
External memory	No	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal memory	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Benchmark

Antutu 10 Total	943527	442531
Antutu 10 CPU	289312	137367
Antutu 10 GPU	292139	104515
Antutu 10 Mem	171097	83420
Antutu 10 UX	289312	137367
Antutu 9 Total	889324	414785
GeekBench 6 Single Core		853
GeekBench 6 Multi Core		1911
GeekBench 6 OpenCL		2294
GeekBench 6 Vulkan		2302
GeekBench 5 Single Core		691
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core		1789

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs + eSIM, dual stand-by)	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Bands	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE -5G - SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66 - SM-A536U 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 28, 46, 48, 66 - SM-A536V -5G - 2, 5, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-A536U 2, 5, 48, 66, 77, 78, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-A536V
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps; 5G (5+ Gbps DL)	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	Yes	Yes (market/region dependent)
USB	USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go	USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE	5.1, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 1.03 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 1.21 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)	SAR - 0.75 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.89 W/kg (head) 1.60 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Radio	No	No
Headphone jack	No	No
Others	- 32-bit/384kHz audio -Tuned by AKG

Other features

Sensors	- Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	- Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
Other extras	- Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) -Bixby natural language commands and dictation -Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) - Fast charging 25W -USB Power Delivery 3.0 -Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W -Reverse wireless charging 4.5W - IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)	- Fast charging 25W - IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)