Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
50.2Performance25.7
63.9Display44.7
71Camera48.4
54Battery43.7
94.7Features70.7
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.3 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+25) and features (+24). 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 9 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 71
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $999
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.5 ″+3% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2856 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 495 ppi+22% | 405 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+275% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.9 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,150,000+132%Top 37% | 495,000Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950+95%Top 35% | 1,000Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,700+100%Top 39% | 2,350Top 76% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+167% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 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 | 42 MP+31% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 21 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 189 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.1 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 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 9 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 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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