Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
25.7Performance29.1
44.7Display55.1
48.4Camera56.4
43.7Battery41.7
70.7Features73.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+10) and camera (+8). 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 Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,000 vs 900
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 48
- 100% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 6 GB
- 88% higher Peak brightness: 1,500 nits vs 800 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.9 ″+6% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 405 ppi | 496 ppi+22% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,500 nits+88% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 495,000Top 78% | 500,000+1%Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,000+11%Top 72% | 900Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,350Top 76% | 2,650+13%Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP+69% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+220% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+9% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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