Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
25.7Performance43.7
44.7Display57.1
48.4Camera72
43.7Battery55.1
70.7Features78.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.8 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+24) and performance (+18). 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
- 17% lower weight: 189 g vs 229 g
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 71
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.8 ″+5% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 405 ppi | 500 ppi+23% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,750 nits+119% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP+69% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 10 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 S22 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 S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+17% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+9% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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