Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Google Pixel 3a XL 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"
OLED
OLED
1080x2160
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)
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23 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras |
f/1.8 (aperture) |
+16 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) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
Model | Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Pixel 3a XL (G020A) |
Other model names | Galaxy A53 5G SM-A536E/Dual-SIM | Google Pixel 3a XL G020A (Verizon Wireless) |
Country or region available | (Latin America), (Middle East), Kazakhstan, Chile, Philippines, India, New Zealand, Ukraine | USA |
Brand | Samsung | |
Release date | 3/24/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022 | 5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019 |
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) | 76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in) |
Weight | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) | 167 grams (5.85 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 | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | OLED |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 405 PPI | 402 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Dragontrail Glass |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display | Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 14 | Android 12 |
User Interface | One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm) |
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 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 615 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 329802 (v8), 379313 (v9) Geekbench: 1891 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8) Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2 | 64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 600/75 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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 Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
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 | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
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 | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm 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 | 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@120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
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 | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos | Stereo sound |
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-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
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 | 5.0 + 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/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3700 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
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-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
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: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.19W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.885W/kg (head), 1.597W/kg (body) | 1.39W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body) |