Google Pixel 7a vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 7a 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 7a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| Price | $199 | $399 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,385 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 189 g |
| Released | May 2023 | Mar 2022 |
Summary: Google Pixel 7a is ahead on our rating. 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. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 7a is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Google Pixel 7a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR, 90Hz | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.7 cm2 (~81.8% 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, High brightness mode, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio | Infinity-O display |
Platform
| Google Pixel 7a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16/17 (up to 5 major OS updates) | Android 12, upgradable (4 OS upgrades promised) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Mali-G68 |
| Security | Titan M2 security coprocessor | — |
Memory
| Google Pixel 7a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 7a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| Modules | Dual | — |
| Wide | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | 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 7a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| Module | Single | — |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Single | — | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
Battery
| Google Pixel 7a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4385 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W/20W wired, 7.5W wireless (with Pixel Stand), 5W wireless (Qi-certified) | 25W wired (advertised 2-day battery life) |
Body
| Google Pixel 7a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152 x 72.9 x 9 mm (6.00 x 2.87 x 0.35 inches) | 159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 193.5 g (6.83 oz) | 189 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 7a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + HE80 + MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Google Pixel 7a | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, May 10 | March 17, 2022 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, May 10 | Released April 1, 2022 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 7a or Samsung Galaxy A53 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G — 4,385 mAh for the Google Pixel 7a versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.
Which has the smoother screen, Google Pixel 7a or Samsung Galaxy A53 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G — 90 Hz for the Google Pixel 7a versus 120 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 7a or Samsung Galaxy A53 5G?
Google Pixel 7a — May 2023 for the Google Pixel 7a versus Mar 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.
Is the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 7a 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G 7/10.
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