Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|
| Price | $399 | $3,325 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.4 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 189 g | 202 g |
| Released | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is ahead on screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is ahead on our rating.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Infinity-O display | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable (4 OS upgrades promised) | Android 13, One UI 5.1 (upgradable to Android 16 with One UI 8.5) |
| 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
| Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot or shared with SIM, up to 1TB) |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB (UFS 2.2) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|
| 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) | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR, Nightography |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired (advertised 2-day battery life) | 25W wired fast charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm | 158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm (6.23 x 3.02 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 189 g | 202 g (7.13 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM and eSIM (region dependent) |
| IP Rating | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Durability | — | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | 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 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|
| Announced | March 17, 2022 | March 15, 2023 |
| Status | Released April 1, 2022 | Available. Released March 24, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A53 5G or Samsung Galaxy A54 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G — 189 g for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G versus 202 g for the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A53 5G or Samsung Galaxy A54 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G — Mar 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G versus Mar 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G 8/10.
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