Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
47.2Performance25.7
58.1Display44.7
51.8Camera48.4
53.3Battery43.7
94.7Features70.7
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 96 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and performance (+22). 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
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 53 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
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.5 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+4% | 405 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+238% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000+122%Top 42% | 495,000Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940+94%Top 37% | 1,000Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+96%Top 40% | 2,350Top 76% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | 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 |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 32 MP+205% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 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 | 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 | 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 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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