Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Google Pixel 9a Specs Comparison

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G	Google Pixel 9a
Released · Apr 01, 2022	Released · Mar 26, 2025
6.5-inch · 2400 x 1080 px	6.3-inch · 2424 x 1080 px
64 MP Main · 32 MP Selfie	48 MP Main · 13 MP Selfie
6GB · 128GB	8GB · 128GB
5000 mAh	5100 mAh
Check prices	Check prices

Display

Size
6.5-inch	6.3-inch
Resolution
2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI	2424 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 421 PPI
Technology
Super AMOLED	P-OLED
Refresh rate
120Hz	120Hz
Screen-to-body
85.36 %	79.39 %
Peak brightness
800 cd/m2 (nit)	2700 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor	HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Exynos 1280 (5 nm)	Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 2x 2.4GHz Cortex A-78 + 6x 2.0GHz Cortex A-55, 64-bit	Octa-core, 1x 3.1GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 2.6GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.92GHz Cortex-A520
GPU
Yes	Mali-G715 MC7
RAM
6GB	8GB (LPDDR5X)
Internal storage
128GB	128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 1024 GB
OS
Android (12), One UI UI	Android (15)
Device type
Smartphone	Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
5000 mAh	5100 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable	Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging	Fast charging, Qi wireless charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 25.0W	Wired: 23.0W Wireless: 7.5W

Battery Life Estimate

Untested

Browsing

15h 45min

Video

7h 45min

Gaming

Untested

Battery Life Estimate

Untested

Browsing

Untested

Video

Untested

Gaming

Untested

Camera

Rear
Quad camera	Dual camera
Main camera
64 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/1.7" Pixel size: 0.8 μm	48 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.7 Focal length: 25 mm Sensor size: 1/2" Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera
12 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Pixel size: 1.12 μm	13 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Sensor size: 1/3.1" Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera
5 MP (Macro) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4
Fourth camera
5 MP (Depth information) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4
Flash
LED	Dual LED
Video recording
Yes	3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
Front
32 MP	13 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)

Design

Dimensions
6.30 x 2.94 x 0.32 inches (159.9 x 74.7 x 8.1 mm)	6.09 x 2.88 x 0.35 inches (154.7 x 73.2 x 8.9mm) thickness with camera 0.37 inches (9.4 mm)
Weight
6.67 oz(189.0 g)	6.56 oz(186.0 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic	Back: Plastic Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Yes; IP67	Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics
Optical in-screen fingerprint	Optical in-screen fingerprint
Keys
Left: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key	Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
	Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony

Cellular

5G
Bands 5G Ready	Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
4G (FDD)
	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
	Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+)
3G
	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s	LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
SIM type
Nano SIM	Nano SIM, eSIM

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack	No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers	Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share	Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation	Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.1	5.3
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot	802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging	Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other
NFC	NFC

Buyers information

MSRP
$ 450	$ 499
In The Box
	Phone, papers, SIM ejector tool, Type-C cable

Availability

Officially announced
Mar 17, 2022	Mar 19, 2025

Alternative variants

With 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage


RAM	8GB
Internal storage	256GB

With 512GB internal storage


Internal storage	512GB

Links

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