Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
25.7Performance39.3
44.7Display49.4
48.4Camera46.1
43.7Battery51.4
70.7Features78.7
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE wins this phone face-off, 49 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) 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
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- 10% lower weight: 189 g vs 209 g
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $600
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 71
- 118% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,080,000 vs 495,000
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″+2% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 405 ppi | 403 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,450 nits+81% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 85.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 495,000Top 78% | 1,080,000+118%Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,000Top 72% | 1,450+45%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,350Top 76% | 3,800+62%Top 52% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 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 | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+220% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+10% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+1% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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