Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
43.7Performance25.7
60.6Display44.7
64.4Camera48.4
54.3Battery43.7
94.7Features70.7
12 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and performance (+18). Samsung Galaxy A53 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 71
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 11% lower weight: 189 g vs 213 g
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $999
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 489 ppi+21% | 405 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,400 nits+200% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 950,000+92%Top 51% | 495,000Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750+75%Top 42% | 1,000Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,400+87%Top 43% | 2,350Top 76% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 32 MP+205% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,050 mAh+1% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+20% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 10 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g | 189 g+11% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.1 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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