Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB) vs Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)

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

7/20/2022 6:41 PM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:58 AM

Compare Sony Xperia 5 III X Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) Compare Samsung Galaxy A53 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)	vs	19 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+6.5"7% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP139% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP
+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 2.2	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)13% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
HDR10	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels5% Higher resolution screen
405 PPI	vs	+449 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/1.72" inches	vs	+1/1.7" inches1% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
25W	vs	+30W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.1 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

33 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

256GB (218GB available) / 256GB (230GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

120Hz

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+26 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)	Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Other model names	Galaxy A53 5G SM-A5360 Dual-SIM	Xperia 5 III XQBQ72/B1/G1/B2/G2 (256GB+8GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	3/24/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022	6/1/2021, Announced: 4/14/2021
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 159.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.28 in)	68 x 157 millimeters (2.68 x 6.18 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Display type	Super AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	449 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
System version	Android 12	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 329802 (v8), 379313 (v9) Geekbench: 1891 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 708521 (v9) Geekbench: 3550 (v5.1) GFXBench: 53fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
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 (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 41, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
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	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.3\|70mmf/2.8\|105mm1/2.9"PDAFOIS4.4x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.6"PDAF
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
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	Digital and optical 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	4K@24/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	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
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	30W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	42 hours (1.8 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
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: Black, Green, Pink • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered