Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A34 comparison

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Samsung Galaxy A34
Samsung Galaxy A34
Released at Mar, 2022 Released at Mar, 2023

Pros

  • More performance in the AnTuTu test
  • More performance in the GeekBench test

Side-by-side comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A34. The key differences between them: 6.5" vs 6.6" display, 4 / 6 / 8GB vs 6 / 8GB RAM and 189g vs 199g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.

Size comparison

78.1 mm (3.07″)
161.3 mm (6.35″)
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G front
74.8 mm (2.94″)
159.6 mm (6.28″)
8.2 mm
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G side
8.1 mm
  • Samsung Galaxy A34
  • Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Specifications comparison

General

Models
SM-A536B / SM-A536B/DS / SM-A536U / SM-A536U1 / SM-A5360 / SM-A536E / SM-A536E/DS / SM-A536V SM-A346E / SM-A346B / SM-A346B/DS / SM-A346B/DSN / SM-A346E/DS / SM-A346E/DSN / SM-A346M / SM-A346M/N / SM-A346M/DSN / SM-A3460

Software

Operating System
Android 12 Android 13
Custom UI
One UI 4.1 One UI 5.1

Body

Dimensions
74.8 x 159.6 x 8.1mm 78.1 x 161.3 x 8.2mm
Weight
189g 199g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Colours
Black / White / Blue / Peach Lime / Graphite / Violet / Silver

Display

Size
6.5" 6.6"
Type
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080x2400 pixels 1080x2340 pixels
Density
405ppi 390ppi
Refresh rate
120Hz 120Hz
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera

Rear camera
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) 48MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS / 8MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm / 5MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front camera
32MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm 13MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm

Processor

Chipset
Exynos 1280 (5 nm) Mediatek MT6877V Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 Mali-G68 MC4

Memory

RAM size
4 / 6 / 8GB 6 / 8GB

Storage

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

Connectivity

Number of SIMs
2 2
SIM type
Nano-SIM Nano-SIM
Cellular technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
a / b / g / n / ac a / b / g / n / ac
Bluetooth
5.1 5.3
NFC
-
Navigation
GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Audio

Sensors

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

Battery

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

Performance

AnTuTu
329802 (v8) 472126 (v9)
GeekBench
1891 (v5.1) 2316 (v5.5)

FAQ

What is the difference between the Galaxy A53 5G and the Galaxy A34?

The main differences are: 6.5" vs 6.6" display, 4 / 6 / 8GB vs 6 / 8GB RAM and 189g vs 199g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.

Which has a larger display, the Galaxy A53 5G or the Galaxy A34?

The Galaxy A34 has the larger display: 6.6" vs 6.5".

Which is lighter, the Galaxy A53 5G or the Galaxy A34?

The Galaxy A53 5G is lighter: 189g vs 199g.

Which is faster, the Galaxy A53 5G or the Galaxy A34?

The Galaxy A34 scores higher in the AnTuTu benchmark: 472126 (v9) vs 329802 (v8).

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