Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
50.8Performance25.7
65.3Display44.7
71Camera48.4
59.3Battery43.7
94.7Features70.7
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 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 XL
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 59 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
- 14% lower weight: 189 g vs 221 g
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+5% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+20% | 405 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+275% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000+138%Top 37% | 495,000Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980+98%Top 34% | 1,000Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750+102%Top 38% | 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 XL | 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 XL | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+1% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W+48% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 189 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.1 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | 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 XL | 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 XL | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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