Google Pixel 6a vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 6a and the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| Price | $2,375 | $399 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,410 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 12.2 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 178 g | 189 g |
| Released | Jul 2022 | Mar 2022 |
Summary: Google Pixel 6a is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.7 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Always-on display, 60Hz refresh rate | Infinity-O display |
Platform
| Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 17 | Android 12, upgradable (4 OS upgrades promised) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor (5 nm) | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G68 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 | — |
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR5 | 6GB, 8GB |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| Dual | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Night Sight, Face Unblur, Portrait Mode | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4410 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging | 25W wired (advertised 2-day battery life) |
Body
| Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.7 mm (5.99 x 2.83 x 0.34 in) | 159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 178 g (6.3 oz) | 189 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 rated (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes) | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| Announced | May 11, 2022 | March 17, 2022 |
| Status | Released July 21, 2022 | Released April 1, 2022 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 6a or Samsung Galaxy A53 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G — 4,410 mAh for the Google Pixel 6a versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 6a or Samsung Galaxy A53 5G?
Google Pixel 6a — 178 g for the Google Pixel 6a versus 189 g for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 6a or Samsung Galaxy A53 5G?
Google Pixel 6a — Jul 2022 for the Google Pixel 6a versus Mar 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.
Is the Google Pixel 6a or the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 6a 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G 7/10.
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