Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
25.7Performance37.5
44.7Display47.2
48.4Camera41.7
43.7Battery41.7
70.7Features78.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.2 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+12) and features (+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
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 42
- 433% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 12 MP
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $699
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 26
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 71
- 110% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,040,324 vs 495,000
- 55% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,650 vs 2,350
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 800 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″+2% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 405 ppi+1% | 401 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,200 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 495,000Top 78% | 1,040,324+110%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,000Top 72% | 1,450+45%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,350Top 76% | 3,650+55%Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+433% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 177 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.9 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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