Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs vivo V25

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Galaxy A53 5G compared with V25
SamsungGalaxy A53 5GvivoV25
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2022September 2022
Display
Screen size6.5″6.44″
Resolution2400 × 10802404 × 1080 (better)
Sharpness405 pixels per inch409 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz (better)90 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits–
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.5″ full rectangle, 6.3″ accounting for rounded cornersAMOLED; global maker sheet specifies 2,404 × 1,080 pixels
Brightness detailUp to 800 nits with adaptive brightness enabled and ambient light above 20,000 lux–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5–
Display featuresInfinity-O camera cutout; Eye Comfort Shield180 Hz touch sampling, maker India release
Performance
ChipExynos 1280MediaTek Dimensity 900
Memory6 GB8 GB – 12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB (better)
CPUExynos 1280 identified by Tech Advisor and TechRadar; octa-core, two cores at 2.4 GHz and six at 2 GHz; 5 nm process–
Storage typeMicroSD expansion up to 1 TB; 101 GB available on the 128 GB modelIndia configurations below; global sheet additionally offers 8 GB/256 GB; up to 8 GB extended RAM uses storage
Cooling–Liquid cooling, maker India release; area unpublished
Cameras
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP50 MP (better)
Main cameraF1.8, autofocus, optical image stabilisation and VDIS64 MP, f/1.79 and OIS
Ultra wide cameraF2.2, fixed focus8 MP, f/2.2
Front cameraF2.2, fixed focus, no OIS50 MP Eye AF, f/2.0, focusing from 15 cm to infinity
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10×–
Video recordingUHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 240 fps; automatic frame-rate adjustment in low lightFront and rear 4K recording, maker India release; OIS + EIS video stabilisation
Camera features5 MP F2.4 macro and 5 MP F2.4 depth cameras; rear flash; Night mode; Portrait mode; Fun mode; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser2 MP f/2.4 macro camera; Vlog, Natural Multi-Style Portrait, night, high-resolution, live-photo, slow-motion, AR stickers, double-exposure, dual-view, panorama, time-lapse, Pro and document modes
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh (better)4,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 18 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 44 W (better)
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 calls4,390 mAh minimum capacity
Wired charging25 W Super Fast Charging; charger sold separately44 W FlashCharge, 11 V/4 A
Wireless chargingNot supported (Tech Advisor and TechRadar)–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight189 g186 g (better)
Thickness8.1 mm7.79 mm (better)
Height × width159.6 × 74.8 mm159.2 × 74.2 mm
Materials–Glass back, fluorite AG colour-changing finish on selected colours and flat 2.5D frame
Water and dust resistanceIP67–
ColoursAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome PeachIndia Surfing Blue and Elegant Black; global sheet names Diamond Black, Aquamarine Blue and Sunrise Gold without establishing identical regional colour naming
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 only–
BiometricsUnder-screen fingerprint reader and face recognition (Tech Advisor)In-display fingerprint reader, TechAdvisor
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, RGB light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope
SpeakersStereo speakers; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socketSingle speaker, TechAdvisor and Android Central
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 12 with One UI 4.1Android 12 with Funtouch OS 12, maker India release
Software updatesFour generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades and up to five years of security updates promised–
AI featuresNight mode combines up to 12 frames; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser–
Safety featuresSamsung Knox; Secure Folder; Private Share with time-limited access–
In the boxNo charger includedGlobal phone, headset, cable, charger, Type-C to 3.5 mm adapter, SIM tool, case, applied film and documentation
Connectivity
Mobile network5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSMGlobal GSM B2/3/5/8; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/18/20/28, TDD B38/39/40/41; 5G n1/3/5/7/8/28/40/41/77/78
SIMDual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSDGlobal maker sheet lists one nano-SIM plus a hybrid nano-SIM/microSD slot; TechAdvisor incorrectly reports no expansion
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct2.4/5 GHz; protocol version unpublished
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.2
NFCSupportedSupported on global sheet; India support not established by the India launch release
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeXType-C and OTG
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS on global sheet; India release additionally lists NavIC

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