Samsung Galaxy A25
#602
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
#577Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A25
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
52.553.2
Display
88.588.5
Battery
63.063.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
69.369.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A25 and Galaxy A53 5G both feature a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but the A25 offers a peak brightness of 1000 nits compared to the A53's 800 nits.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Exynos 1280 chipset, providing similar processing capabilities.
- The A25 has a triple rear camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor, while the A53 boasts a 64 MP main sensor and additional depth camera, enhancing its photography versatility.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery with 25W charging, ensuring long usage times.
- The A25 runs on Android 14, while the A53 operates on Android 12, with both supporting up to four major updates.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the A53 featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, while the A25 uses standard glass.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A25
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
General
Release Date
2023, December 11
2022, March 17
Announced
2023, December 11
2022, March 17
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68
Mali-G68
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
13 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
161 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm (6.34 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm (6.28 x 2.94 x 0.32 in)
Weight
197 g
189 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Brave Black, Personality Yellow, Fantasy Blue, Optimistic Blue
Black, White, Blue, Peach
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
OS Version
Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (market/region dependent)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No