Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
25.7Performance29.1
44.7Display54
48.4Camera65.9
43.7Battery55.1
70.7Features73.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 51.1 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+18) and battery (+11). 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
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 15% lower weight: 189 g vs 222 g
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,000 vs 900
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 44
- 100% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 6 GB
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.9 ″+6% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 405 ppi | 511 ppi+26% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,200 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP+69% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 40 MP+25% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+15% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+8% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 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 S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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