Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $97 | $399 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 189 g | 189 g |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Mar 2022 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is ahead on our rating. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is ahead on battery.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Eye Comfort Shield | Infinity-O display |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Mali-G68 |
| OS | — | Android 12, upgradable (4 OS upgrades promised) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 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) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | 25W wired (advertised 2-day battery life) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm | 159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 189 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2021 | March 17, 2022 |
| Status | Released September 2021 | Released April 1, 2022 |
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G or Samsung Galaxy A53 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G — 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G or Samsung Galaxy A53 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G — Sep 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G versus Mar 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G 7/10.