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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A52s 5GSamsungGalaxy A53 5G
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2021March 2022
Display
Screen size6.5″6.5″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness405 pixels per inch405 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits800 nits
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.5″ full rectangle, 6.3″ accounting for rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.5″ full rectangle, 6.3″ accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detailUp to 800 nits with adaptive brightness enabledUp to 800 nits with adaptive brightness enabled and ambient light above 20,000 lux
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5 (Notebookcheck)Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresInfinity-O camera cutout; Eye Comfort Shield; SGS Eye Care certificationInfinity-O camera cutout; Eye Comfort Shield
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 778GExynos 1280
Memory6 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G; octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 1.8 GHzExynos 1280 identified by Tech Advisor and TechRadar; octa-core, two cores at 2.4 GHz and six at 2 GHz; 5 nm process
GPUAdreno 642L (Notebookcheck)–
Storage typeUFS 2.1 (Notebookcheck); microSD expansion up to 1 TB; 101.5 GB available on the 128 GB modelMicroSD expansion up to 1 TB; 101 GB available on the 128 GB model
Cameras
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main cameraF1.8, autofocus and optical image stabilisationF1.8, autofocus, optical image stabilisation and VDIS
Ultra wide cameraF2.2, fixed focus, 123° field of viewF2.2, fixed focus
Front cameraF2.2, fixed focus, no OISF2.2, fixed focus, no OIS
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10×Digital zoom up to 10×
Video recordingUHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 240 fpsUHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 240 fps; automatic frame-rate adjustment in low light
Camera features5 MP F2.4 macro and 5 MP F2.4 depth cameras; rear flash; 4K Video Snap; Scene Optimiser; Night mode5 MP F2.4 macro and 5 MP F2.4 depth cameras; rear flash; Night mode; Portrait mode; Fun mode; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 20 hoursUp to 18 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRated capacity 4,370 mAh; up to 16 hours LTE internet, 16 hours Wi-Fi internet, 124 hours audio playback and 32 hours LTE callsRated capacity 4,860 mAh; up to 16 hours LTE internet, 18 hours Wi-Fi internet, 60 hours audio playback and 42 hours LTE calls
Wired charging25 W Super Fast Charging; 15 W adapter included (Tech Advisor and Notebookcheck)25 W Super Fast Charging; charger sold separately
Wireless chargingNot supported (Tech Advisor and Notebookcheck)Not supported (Tech Advisor and TechRadar)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight189 g189 g
Thickness8.4 mm8.1 mm
Height × width159.9 × 75.1 mm159.6 × 74.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP67
MaterialsPlastic frame and back (Tech Advisor and Notebookcheck)–
ColoursAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome MintAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Peach
Water resistance detailTested for up to 30 minutes in 1 m of fresh water; not advised for beach, pool or soapy water; safe against low water pressure onlyTested for up to 30 minutes in 1 m of fresh water; not advised for beach, pool or soapy water; safe against low water pressure only
BiometricsOptical under-screen fingerprint reader; face recognition (Tech Advisor)Under-screen fingerprint reader and face recognition (Tech Advisor)
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, RGB light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, RGB light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socketStereo speakers; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 11 with One UI 3.1 (Tech Advisor and Notebookcheck)Android 12 with One UI 4.1
Software updatesThree generations of OS upgrades and a minimum of four years of security updates promisedFour generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades and up to five years of security updates promised
AI featuresScene Optimiser; Night mode combines multiple framesNight mode combines up to 12 frames; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser
Safety featuresSamsung KnoxSamsung Knox; Secure Folder; Private Share with time-limited access
In the box15 W charger, USB cable, SIM tool and documentation (Notebookcheck)No charger included
Connectivity
Mobile network5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSDDual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, SISO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.1
NFCSupportedSupported
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeXUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

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