Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G comparison
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| Released at Mar, 2022 | Released at Jan, 2021 |
Pros
- Battery with a higher capacity
- Larger display size
- Less weight
- 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 S21 5G. The key differences between them: 6.5" vs 6.2" display, 5000mAh vs 4000mAh battery, 4 / 6 / 8GB vs 8GB RAM and 189g vs 169g 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″)
71.2 mm (2.8″)
151.7 mm (5.97″)
8.1 mm
7.9 mm
- Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM-A536B / SM-A536B/DS / SM-A536U / SM-A536U1 / SM-A5360 / SM-A536E / SM-A536E/DS / SM-A536V | SM-G991B / SM-G991B/DS / SM-G991U / SM-G991U1 / SM-G991W / SM-G991N / SM-G9910 / SM-G991Q | ||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android 12 | Android 11 | ||||||||
| Custom UI | |||||||||
| One UI 4.1 | One UI 3.1 | ||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74.8 x 159.6 x 8.1mm | 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 189g | 169g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Black / White / Blue / Peach | Phantom Gray / Phantom White / Phantom Violet / Phantom Pink | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5" | 6.2" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1080x2400 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 405ppi | 421ppi | ||||||||
| Refresh rate | |||||||||
| 120Hz | 120Hz | ||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||||||||
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) | 12MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS / 64MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom / 12MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 32MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 10MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF | ||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exynos 1280 (5 nm) | Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA/China | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Mali-G68 | Mali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660 - USA/China | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 / 6 / 8GB | 8GB | ||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 / 256GB | 128 / 256GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| + | - | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM / eSIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| a / b / g / n / ac | a / b / g / n / ac / 6 | ||||||||
| 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 3.2, 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 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5000mAh | 4000mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Po | Li-Ion | ||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
Performance
| AnTuTu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 329802 (v8) | 584055 (v8) | ||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 1891 (v5.1) | 3238 (v5.1) | ||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the Galaxy A53 5G and the Galaxy S21 5G?
The main differences are: 6.5" vs 6.2" display, 5000mAh vs 4000mAh battery, 4 / 6 / 8GB vs 8GB RAM and 189g vs 169g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a bigger battery, the Galaxy A53 5G or the Galaxy S21 5G?
The Galaxy A53 5G has the bigger battery: 5000mAh vs 4000mAh.
Which has a larger display, the Galaxy A53 5G or the Galaxy S21 5G?
The Galaxy A53 5G has the larger display: 6.5" vs 6.2".
Which is lighter, the Galaxy A53 5G or the Galaxy S21 5G?
The Galaxy S21 5G is lighter: 169g vs 189g.
Which is faster, the Galaxy A53 5G or the Galaxy S21 5G?
The Galaxy S21 5G scores higher in the AnTuTu benchmark: 584055 (v8) vs 329802 (v8).
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