Moto G96 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
21.8Performance25.7
56.9Display44.7
45.9Camera48.4
52.6Battery43.7
52Features70.7
10 spec wins — Moto G96 5G5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Moto G96 5G scores 42.8 against 42.1 for Samsung Galaxy A53 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Moto G96 5G edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Moto G96 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 44
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 800 nits
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 22
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 52
- 300% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 1 years
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 405 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+100% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| AnTuTu | — | 495,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016+2%Bottom 33% | 1,000Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,922+24%Bottom 36% | 2,350Bottom 24% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+10% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+6% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+2% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 4 years+300% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |