Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
25.7Performance55.2
44.7Display51.4
48.4Camera55.8
43.7Battery49.1
70.7Features73.3
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G7 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+30) 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
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 44
- 190% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,804 vs 2,350
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 405 ppi+2% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,862 nits+133% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | 495,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,000Bottom 29% | 2,250+125%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,350Bottom 24% | 6,804+190%Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 16 GB+167% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+33% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+167% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 30 W+20% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+2% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+1% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |