Samsung Galaxy A23 vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G compare

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 and Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A23

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A23 vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

If you're in the market for a new smartphone, you might be considering the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G. While they share some similarities, there are also some key differences between these two devices that you'll want to consider before making your purchase.

One of the most significant differences between these phones is their screen technology. The Galaxy A23 features a PLS TFT display, while the Galaxy A53 5G boasts a Super AMOLED screen. The latter is generally considered to be superior, as it offers richer colors and better contrast. The A53 5G also has a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz, making it smoother and more responsive than the A23's 90Hz display.

Another key difference is the cameras. While both phones feature quad-camera setups, the Galaxy A53 5G has a higher resolution main camera at 64 megapixels compared to the A23's 50 megapixels. The A53 5G also has a higher-quality selfie camera, with a resolution of 32 megapixels versus the A23's 8 megapixels.

When it comes to performance, the A53 5G has the edge thanks to its more powerful chipset and CPU. The A23 is powered by a Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) and features an octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) CPU, while the A53 5G runs on an Exynos 1280 (5 nm) chipset with an octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU. The A53 5G also has more RAM and storage options, including 128GB and 256GB variants with up to 8GB of RAM.

Other differences to consider include the lack of a headphone jack and radio on the A53 5G, and the fact that it is IP67 dust/water resistant up to 1m for 30 mins, while the A23 is not. The A23 is also slightly larger and heavier than the A53 5G.

So, which one should you choose? Ultimately, it depends on your needs and budget. If you're looking for a more affordable phone with a decent display and camera, the A23 might be a good choice. But if you're willing to spend a bit more for a faster, more powerful device with a superior screen and camera setup, the A53 5G is the clear winner.

Common specs

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy A23	Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Rating	(+1)	(+1)
Review	Samsung Galaxy A23 Review	Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Review
Release date	2022, March 04	2022, March 17
Dimensions (HxWxD)	164.5 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm \| 6.48 x 6.48 x 3.03 in	159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm \| 6.28 x 6.28 x 2.94 in
Weight	195 g \| 6.88 oz	189 g \| 6.67 oz
Body Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors	Black, White, Peach, Blue	Black, White, Blue, Peach
Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable	5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable
Approximate price	$ 220	$ 320

Screen

Technology	PLS TFT	Super AMOLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen size	6.6" inc	6.5" inc
Screen area	104.9 cm²	102.0 cm²
Screen format	20:9 (height:width)	20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	83.0%	85.4%
Screen resolution	1080 x 2408 px	1080 x 2400 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	400 PPI	405 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Other specs	- 90Hz	- 120Hz -800 nits (HBM)

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	50 MP, Quad	64 MP, Quad
Camera specs	-50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS -5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/5", 1.12µm -2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) -2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)	-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, panorama, HDR	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
DxOMark Main Score		105
DxOMark Photo		111
DxOMark Video		93
Front camera, selfie	8 MP, Single	32 MP, Single
Specifications	8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8'', 0.8µm
Functions		HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Performance

Operating system - OS	Android 12, One UI	Android 12, One UI 4.1
Chipset	- Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)	- Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
Processor CPU	- Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)	- Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 610	Mali-G68
External memory	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal memory	64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Antutu 9	240034	414785
GeekBench 5 Single Core	369	691
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	1511	1789

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Show all network frequencies:
Bands	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE	-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	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, 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, GALILEO, BDS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes (market/region dependent)
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE	5.1, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.48 W/kg (head) SAR EU - 0.36 W/kg (head) 0.96 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	FM radio	No
Headphone jack	Yes	No
Others

Other features

Sensors	- Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity	- Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
Other extras	- Fast charging 25W	- Fast charging 25W - IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)