Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) vs HTC Vivid

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

7/20/2022 5:43 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:17 AM

Compare HTC Vivid X Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points HTC Vivid Compare Samsung Galaxy A53 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1620
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)

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!

29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	6 Advantages HTC Vivid
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)188% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR
+128GB (100GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)39% Thinner	vs	11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1080x2400 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+405 PPI65% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+6.5"44% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP10 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+(front) 32MP23 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1620 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+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	Not supported
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+177 grams (6.2 ounces)7% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

12 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
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Model	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
Other model names	Galaxy A53 5G SM-A536E/Dual-SIM	HTC Vivid, HTC Holiday, PH39100
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Middle East), Kazakhstan, Chile, Philippines, India, New Zealand, Ukraine	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	HTC
Release date	3/24/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022	11/6/2011
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 159.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.28 in)	67.1 x 128.8 millimeters (2.64 x 5.07 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 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)	HTC Vivid
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
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)	HTC Vivid
System version	Android 12	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 220
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)	HTC Vivid
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2	16GB
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	100/50 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 850/1900/2100
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 700/1700/2100
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	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)	HTC Vivid
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	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	1080p@60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
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)	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
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)	HTC Vivid
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1620 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)	4.6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	293 hours (12.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach	• Colors: Black, White • HTC Sense 3.0 UI • Built-in digital compass, e-Compass • DLNA • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
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