Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
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Samsung Galaxy M54
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Samsung Galaxy M54
Performance
87.288.2
Camera
92.082.0
Display
89.289.3
Battery
33.737.7
Build
88.273.0
Connectivity
78.683.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
75.169.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G features a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz, while the Galaxy M54 has a slightly larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with the same resolution and refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the A53 is powered by the Exynos 1280 chipset, whereas the M54 utilizes the newer Exynos 1380, offering improved processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the M54 is superior, boasting a 108 MP rear camera compared to the A53's 64 MP, although both support 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is also greater in the M54 at 6000 mAh versus the A53's 5000 mAh, both supporting 25W charging.
- Both devices have a glass front and plastic back, but the M54 is slightly heavier and thicker.
- The A53 runs on Android 12 with One UI 7, while the M54 operates on Android 13 with One UI 5.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Samsung Galaxy M54
General
Release Date
2022, March 17
2023, March 22
Announced
2022, March 17
2023, March 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.7"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Super AMOLED Plus, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68
Mali-G68 MP5
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
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)
108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm (6.28 x 2.94 x 0.32 in)
164.9 x 77.3 x 8.4 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)
Weight
189 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Peach
Dark Blue, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.75 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 13, One UI 5.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (market/region dependent)
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass