LG K52 (K420BMW) vs Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between LG K52 vs Samsung Galaxy A53 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
13
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG K52 (K420BMW) | Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB) | |
Model | K52 (K420BMW) | Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB) |
Other model names | LG K52 LMK420BMW, LM-K420BMW Dual-SIM (64GB + 3GB RAM) | Galaxy A53 5G SM-A536E Single-SIM |
Country or region available | Brazil | South Africa, Angola, Mozambique |
Brand | LG | Samsung |
Release date | 9/21/2020 | 3/24/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.7 x 165 millimeters (3.02 x 6.5 in) | 74.8 x 159.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.28 in) |
Weight | 184 grams (6.44 ounces) | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
LG K52 (K420BMW) | Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 266 PPI | 405 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG K52 (K420BMW) | Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 12 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 14 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG K52 (K420BMW) | Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz) | ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 329802 (v8), 379313 (v9) Geekbench: 1891 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG K52 (K420BMW) | Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG K52 (K420BMW) | Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 28) TD-LTE (40) VoLTE | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
LG K52 (K420BMW) | Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2115°1/5.0"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41.75μm 2MP depth f/2.41.75μm | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/1.72" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@60fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG K52 (K420BMW) | Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG K52 (K420BMW) | Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG K52 (K420BMW) | Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG K52 (K420BMW) | Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG K52 (K420BMW) | Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | 42 hours (1.8 days) |
Standby | 180 hours (7.5 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
LG K52 (K420BMW) | Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Titan, Green, Red • Silicon case included • LG 3D Sound Engine | • Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG K52 (K420BMW) | Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.885W/kg (head), 1.597W/kg (body) |