Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G comparison
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| Released at Mar, 2022 | Released at Nov, 2020 |
Pros
- Screen with a higher pixel density
- More performance in the AnTuTu test
Side-by-side comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. The key differences between them: 6.5" vs 6.6" display and 189g vs 193g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
75.9 mm (2.99″)
164.4 mm (6.47″)
74.8 mm (2.94″)
159.6 mm (6.28″)
8.6 mm
8.1 mm
- Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
- 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-A426B / SM-A426B/DS / SM-A4260 / SM-A426U / SM-A426U1 / SM-A426N | ||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android 12 | Android 10 | ||||||||
| Custom UI | |||||||||
| One UI 4.1 | One UI 4 | ||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74.8 x 159.6 x 8.1mm | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 189g | 193g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back | |||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Black / White / Blue / Peach | Prism Dot Black / Prism Dot White / Prism Dot Gray | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5" | 6.6" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Super AMOLED | |||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1080x2400 pixels | 720x1600 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 405ppi | 266ppi | ||||||||
| Refresh rate | |||||||||
| 120Hz | |||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| 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, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF / 8MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) / 5MP, f/2.4, (macro) / 5MP, f/2.4, (depth) | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 32MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 20MP, f/2.2, (wide) | ||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exynos 1280 (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Mali-G68 | Adreno 619 | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 / 6 / 8GB | 4 / 6 / 8GB | ||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 / 256GB | 128GB | ||||||||
| 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 | 5.0 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
Audio
| Earphone Jack | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm mini-jack | |||||||||
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) | 324686 (v8) | ||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 1891 (v5.1) | 1910 (v5.1) | ||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the Galaxy A53 5G and the Galaxy A42 5G?
The main differences are: 6.5" vs 6.6" display and 189g vs 193g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a larger display, the Galaxy A53 5G or the Galaxy A42 5G?
The Galaxy A42 5G has the larger display: 6.6" vs 6.5".
Which is lighter, the Galaxy A53 5G or the Galaxy A42 5G?
The Galaxy A53 5G is lighter: 189g vs 193g.
Which is faster, the Galaxy A53 5G or the Galaxy A42 5G?
The Galaxy A53 5G scores higher in the AnTuTu benchmark: 329802 (v8) vs 324686 (v8).
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