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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U) vs Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A52 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A53 X Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U) 03Points
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 5G X
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)

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41 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Plastic body, glass front
Super AMOLED
120Hz
16 million
1080x2400 pixels
+34 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
ModelGalaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A52 5G SM-A526U Single-SIM (128GB + 6GB RAM)Galaxy A53 5G SM-A5360 Dual-SIM
Country or region availableUSA
USA
ChinaHong KongTaiwan
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/19/2021, Announced: 3/17/20213/24/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)74.8 x 159.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.28 in)
Weight189 grams (6.62 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)405 PPI405 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features800nits[peak]
Always-On Display
800nits[typ]
HDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 14
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 334981 (v8), 386474 (v9)
Geekbench: 1820 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 329802 (v8), 379313 (v9)
Geekbench: 1891 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (102GB available)
UFS 2.1
256GB (218GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 66)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
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
(quad camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.72" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@60fps1080p@60fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy35 hours (1.5 days)42 hours (1.8 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.74W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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