Google Pixel 6a vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G comparison
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| Released at Jul, 2022 | Released at Mar, 2022 |
Pros
- Battery with a higher capacity
- Larger display size
Side-by-side comparison of the Google Pixel 6a and the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G. The key differences between them: 6.1" vs 6.5" display, 4410mAh vs 5000mAh battery, 6GB vs 4 / 6 / 8GB RAM and 178g vs 189g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
74.8 mm (2.94″)
159.6 mm (6.28″)
71.8 mm (2.83″)
152.2 mm (5.99″)
8.1 mm
8.9 mm
- Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Google Pixel 6a
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX7AS / GB62Z / G1AZG | SM-A536B / SM-A536B/DS / SM-A536U / SM-A536U1 / SM-A5360 / SM-A536E / SM-A536E/DS / SM-A536V | ||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android 12 | Android 12 | ||||||||
| Custom UI | |||||||||
| One UI 4.1 | |||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71.8 x 152.2 x 8.9mm | 74.8 x 159.6 x 8.1mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 178g | 189g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Chalk / Charcoal / Sage | Black / White / Blue / Peach | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1" | 6.5" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| OLED | Super AMOLED | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1080x2400 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 429ppi | 405ppi | ||||||||
| Refresh rate | |||||||||
| 120Hz | |||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | ||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6GB | 4 / 6 / 8GB | ||||||||
| RAM type | |||||||||
| LPDDR5 | |||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | 128 / 256GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM / eSIM | Nano-SIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / HSPA / 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 / 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 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4410mAh | 5000mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Po | Li-Po | ||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Performance
| AnTuTu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 329802 (v8) | |||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 1891 (v5.1) | |||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the Pixel 6a and the Galaxy A53 5G?
The main differences are: 6.1" vs 6.5" display, 4410mAh vs 5000mAh battery, 6GB vs 4 / 6 / 8GB RAM and 178g vs 189g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a bigger battery, the Pixel 6a or the Galaxy A53 5G?
The Galaxy A53 5G has the bigger battery: 5000mAh vs 4410mAh.
Which has a larger display, the Pixel 6a or the Galaxy A53 5G?
The Galaxy A53 5G has the larger display: 6.5" vs 6.1".
Which is lighter, the Pixel 6a or the Galaxy A53 5G?
The Pixel 6a is lighter: 178g vs 189g.
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