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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Sharp AQUOS sense9

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
42.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Sharp AQUOS sense9
45.5Inno Score
25.7Performance21.8
44.7Display54
48.4Camera54.9
43.7Battery49.1
70.7Features73.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G8 spec wins — Sharp AQUOS sense9

InnoReviews verdict

Sharp AQUOS sense9 wins this phone face-off, 45.5 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+9) and camera (+7). 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 performance score: 26 vs 22
  • 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
  • 27% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP

Reasons to pick the Sharp AQUOS sense9

  • Stronger display score: 54 vs 45
  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 48
  • Stronger battery score: 49 vs 44
  • 319% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 150% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 800 nits

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy A53 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Screen size6.5 ″+7%6.1 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDPro IGZO OLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density405 ppi422 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits2,000 nits+150%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy A53 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1280Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
AnTuTu495,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,000+4%Bottom 29%961Bottom 27%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,350Bottom 24%2,713+15%Bottom 29%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy A53 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Main camera64 MP+27%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+319%
Max video4K@30fps—
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy A53 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W36 W+44%

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy A53 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Weight189 g166 g+12%
Thickness8.1 mm+9%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP67IPX5/IPX8/IP6X
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy A53 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy A53 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
OS at launchAndroid 12 (One UI 4.1)Android 14
OS update pledge4 years+33%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy A53 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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