Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
25.7Performance64.4
44.7Display65.7
48.4Camera48.4
43.7Battery49.1
70.7Features70.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G4 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VIII
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VIII wins this phone face-off, 59 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+39) and display (+21). 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
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 44
- 300% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 167% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 6 GB
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 405 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 495,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,000Bottom 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,350Bottom 24% | — |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 16 GB+167% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+33% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.9 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 32 MP+167% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 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 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+5% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+2% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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