Google Pixel 6 vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G comparison

Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 6
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Released at Oct, 2021 Released at Mar, 2022

Pros

  • More performance in the AnTuTu test
  • More performance in the GeekBench test
  • Battery with a higher capacity
  • Higher display refresh rate

Side-by-side comparison of the Google Pixel 6 and the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G. The key differences between them: 6.4" vs 6.5" display, 4614mAh vs 5000mAh battery, 8GB vs 4 / 6 / 8GB RAM, 90Hz vs 120Hz refresh rate and 207g vs 189g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.

Size comparison

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G front
74.8 mm (2.94″)
159.6 mm (6.28″)
Google Pixel 6 front
74.8 mm (2.94″)
158.6 mm (6.24″)
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G side
8.1 mm
Google Pixel 6 side
8.9 mm
  • Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
  • Google Pixel 6

Specifications comparison

General

Models
GB7N6 / G9S9B16 SM-A536B / SM-A536B/DS / SM-A536U / SM-A536U1 / SM-A5360 / SM-A536E / SM-A536E/DS / SM-A536V
In the Box
1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Start Guide, Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool

Software

Operating System
Android 12 Android 12
Custom UI
One UI 4.1

Body

Dimensions
74.8 x 158.6 x 8.9mm 74.8 x 159.6 x 8.1mm
Weight
207g 189g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Colours
Sorta Seafoam / Kinda Coral / Stormy Black Black / White / Blue / Peach

Display

Size
6.4" 6.5"
Type
AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080x2400 pixels 1080x2400 pixels
Density
411ppi 405ppi
Refresh rate
90Hz 120Hz
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera

Rear camera
50MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS / 12MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm 64MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS / 12MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm / 5MP, f/2.4, (macro) / 5MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front camera
8MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm 32MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm

Processor

Chipset
Google Tensor (5 nm) Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G78 MP20 Mali-G68

Memory

RAM size
8GB 4 / 6 / 8GB
RAM type
LPDDR5

Storage

Internal storage
128 / 256GB 128 / 256GB
Card slot
- +

Connectivity

Number of SIMs
1 2
SIM type
Nano-SIM / eSIM Nano-SIM
Cellular technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
a / b / g / n / ac / 6e a / b / g / n / ac
Bluetooth
5.2 5.1
NFC
+ -
Navigation
GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO
USB
USB Type-C 3.1 USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Audio

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor
+ +
Face ID
- -
Accelerometer
+ +
Barometer
+ +
Gyro sensor
+ +
Geomagnetic sensor
+ +
Hall sensor
- -
Proximity sensor
+ -
Ambient Light sensor
- -

Battery

Capacity
4614mAh 5000mAh
Type
Li-Ion Li-Po
Fast charging
+ +
Wireless charging
+ -
Reverse wireless charging
+ -

Performance

AnTuTu
676831 (v9) 329802 (v8)
GeekBench
2899 (v5.1) 1891 (v5.1)

FAQ

What is the difference between the Pixel 6 and the Galaxy A53 5G?

The main differences are: 6.4" vs 6.5" display, 4614mAh vs 5000mAh battery, 8GB vs 4 / 6 / 8GB RAM, 90Hz vs 120Hz refresh rate and 207g vs 189g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.

Which has a bigger battery, the Pixel 6 or the Galaxy A53 5G?

The Galaxy A53 5G has the bigger battery: 5000mAh vs 4614mAh.

Which has a larger display, the Pixel 6 or the Galaxy A53 5G?

The Galaxy A53 5G has the larger display: 6.5" vs 6.4".

Which is lighter, the Pixel 6 or the Galaxy A53 5G?

The Galaxy A53 5G is lighter: 189g vs 207g.

Which is faster, the Pixel 6 or the Galaxy A53 5G?

The Pixel 6 scores higher in the AnTuTu benchmark: 676831 (v9) vs 329802 (v8).

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