Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
21.5
MP
MP
16mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)
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16 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+9 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 | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212) | |
Model | Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212) |
Other model names | Galaxy A53 5G SM-A536E/Dual-SIM | Sony Xperia XA Ultra F3212 Dual-Sim, Sony Ukulele DS |
Country or region available | (Latin America), (Middle East), Kazakhstan, Chile, Philippines, India, New Zealand, Ukraine | (Europe) |
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Release date | 3/24/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022 | 7/24/2016 |
Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 159.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.28 in) | 79 x 164 millimeters (3.11 x 6.46 in) |
Weight | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) | 202 grams (7.07 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 405 PPI | 367 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 14 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
User Interface | One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) | 64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz) | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 700Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 329802 (v8), 379313 (v9) Geekbench: 1891 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2 | 16GB (8.2GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 | 21.5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 5352x4016 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | 1/2.4" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@60fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 5312x2988 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 2700 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 42 hours (1.8 days) | 12 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 708 hours (29.5 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212) | |
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: Black, White, Blue, Peach | • Colors: White, Black, Lime Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Exmor RS IMX-230 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera • Tela BRAVIA engine 2 • Clear Audio+ • PS4 integration |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3212) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.27W/kg (head), 0.37W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.885W/kg (head), 1.597W/kg (body) | 0.72W/kg (head), 0.43W/kg (body) |