Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S22
25.7Performance41.4
44.7Display49.4
48.4Camera46.9
43.7Battery34.1
70.7Features78.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 wins this phone face-off, 46.4 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+16) 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 battery score: 44 vs 34
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 35% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 3,700 mAh
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 45
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 71
- 122% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,100,000 vs 495,000
- 77% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,150 vs 2,350
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″+7% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 405 ppi | 425 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,300 nits+63% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 495,000Top 78% | 1,100,000+122%Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,000Top 72% | 1,600+60%Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,350Top 76% | 4,150+77%Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 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 S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+35% | 3,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 168 g+11% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.6 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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