Samsung Galaxy A34 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
26.3Performance25.7
45.2Display44.7
41.7Camera48.4
43.7Battery43.7
78.7Features70.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A34 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy A34 5G scores 41.9 against 42.1 for Samsung Galaxy A53 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G edges ahead in camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 71
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 800 nits
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $449
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 42
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.6 ″+2% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi | 405 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+25% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 520,000+5%Top 75% | 495,000Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010+1%Top 70% | 1,000Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450+4%Top 74% | 2,350Top 76% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP+33% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 189 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.1 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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