Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB) vs Motorola Moto G51 (128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Motorola Moto G51 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/20/2022 5:50 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:17 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G51 X Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Motorola Moto G51 (128GB/4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A53 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
IPS

1080x2400

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)

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!

20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)	vs	5 Advantages Motorola Moto G51 (128GB/4GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+189 grams (6.62 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)12% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+405 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	387 PPI
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP44% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.72" inches60% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.76" inches
+(front) 32MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+25W150% 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.	vs	10W
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP52 certified
6.5"	vs	+6.8"5% Larger screen
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

28 Common items in both devices

128GB (100GB available) / 128GB (108GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

120Hz

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

LED flash

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)	Moto G51 (128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)	Moto G51 (128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A53 5G SM-A536E Single-SIM	Lenovo Moto G51 5G (XT2171-1, XT2171-2, XT2171-3)
Country or region available	South Africa, Angola, Mozambique	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	3/24/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022	11/30/2021, Announced: 11/3/2021
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 159.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.28 in)	76.5 x 170.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.71 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)	Moto G51 (128GB/4GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	387 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)	Moto G51 (128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)	Moto G51 (128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ (SM4350-AC) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 460 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 460 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619
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 128GB/8GB)	Moto G51 (128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)	Moto G51 (128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
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	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)	Moto G51 (128GB/4GB)
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) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@60fps	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)	Moto G51 (128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)	Moto G51 (128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
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-A536E 128GB/8GB)	Moto G51 (128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 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	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)	Moto G51 (128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)	Moto G51 (128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	10W Wired charging
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-A536E 128GB/8GB)	Moto G51 (128GB/4GB)
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: Indigo Blue, Aqua Blue, Bright Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)	Moto G51 (128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.885W/kg (head), 1.597W/kg (body)	feature not registered