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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A53 5GSamsungGalaxy A54 5G
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2022March 2023
Display
Screen size6.5″6.4″
Resolution2400 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness405 pixels per inch403 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits1,000 nits
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.5″ full rectangle, 6.3″ accounting for rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.4″ full rectangle, 6.3″ accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detailUp to 800 nits with adaptive brightness enabled and ambient light above 20,000 lux1,000 nits maximum brightness (TechRadar)
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (TechRadar)
Display featuresInfinity-O camera cutout; Eye Comfort ShieldInfinity-O camera cutout; Vision Booster; adaptive refresh rate; Eye Comfort Shield
Performance
ChipExynos 1280Exynos 1380
Memory6 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUExynos 1280 identified by Tech Advisor and TechRadar; octa-core, two cores at 2.4 GHz and six at 2 GHz; 5 nm processExynos 1380 confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar; octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz; 5 nm process (TechRadar)
Storage typeMicroSD expansion up to 1 TB; 101 GB available on the 128 GB modelUFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR4X memory (TechRadar); microSD expansion up to 1 TB
Cameras
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main cameraF1.8, autofocus, optical image stabilisation and VDISF1.8 wide camera, autofocus and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide cameraF2.2, fixed focusF2.2
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 fps; automatic frame-rate adjustment in low lightUp to UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 240 fps; VDIS and automatic reframing
Camera features5 MP F2.4 macro and 5 MP F2.4 depth cameras; rear flash; Night mode; Portrait mode; Fun mode; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser5 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash; Nightography; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser for objects, shadows and reflections
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 18 hoursUp to 21 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRated capacity 4,860 mAh; up to 16 hours LTE internet, 18 hours Wi-Fi internet, 60 hours audio playback and 42 hours LTE callsRated capacity 4,905 mAh; up to 20 hours LTE internet, 19 hours Wi-Fi internet, 68 hours wireless audio playback and 46 hours LTE calls
Wired charging25 W Super Fast Charging; charger sold separately25 W wired charging; charger sold separately (TechRadar)
Wireless chargingNot supported (Tech Advisor and TechRadar)Not supported (Tech Advisor and TechRadar)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight189 g202 g
Thickness8.1 mm8.2 mm
Height × width159.6 × 74.8 mm158.2 × 76.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP67
Materials–Glass finish; Gorilla Glass 5 front and back with plastic frame (TechRadar)
ColoursAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome PeachAwesome Lime, Awesome Violet, Awesome Graphite, Awesome White
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; resistance may diminish over time
BiometricsUnder-screen fingerprint reader and face recognition (Tech Advisor)Optical in-display fingerprint reader; 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, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersStereo speakers; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socketStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 12 with One UI 4.1Android 13 with One UI 5.1
Software updatesFour generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades and up to five years of security updates promisedFour generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates; UK spec page lists security support until 31 March 2028
AI featuresNight mode combines up to 12 frames; Photo Remaster; Object EraserPhoto Remaster and Object Eraser; Circle to Search with Google available after a software update
Safety featuresSamsung Knox; Secure Folder; Private Share with time-limited accessSamsung Knox; Secure Folder; Security and Privacy Dashboard; Private Share with time limits and screenshots disabled
In the boxNo charger includedUSB-C cable, SIM tool and paperwork; no charger (TechRadar)
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 SIM; nano-SIM and hybrid nano-SIM/microSD slot, or eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3
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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