Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Samsung Galaxy A71 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/20/2022 5:43 PM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:58 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A71 5G X Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U) Compare Samsung Galaxy A53 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non 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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+405 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+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 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)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+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	+185 grams (6.48 ounces)2% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
6.5"	vs	+6.7"3% Larger screen
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the 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	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

39 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (100GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)

Super AMOLED / Super AMOLED Plus

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

+32 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
Other model names	Galaxy A53 5G SM-A536E/Dual-SIM	Galaxy A71 SM-A716UZKNXAA (Unlocked, 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Middle East), Kazakhstan, Chile, Philippines, India, New Zealand, Ukraine	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/24/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022	6/15/2020, Announced: 4/8/2020
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 159.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.28 in)	75.5 x 162.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.4 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
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)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.3% (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	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
System version	Android 12	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
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 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
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)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
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	5000/200 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	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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)	SA/NSA/mmWave (2, 5, 41, 66, 71)
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, SA/NSA, Sub6
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)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
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/2.212mm 5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm 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	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
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)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
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	25W Wired fast 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/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
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: Prism Cube Black, Sliver, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.69W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.885W/kg (head), 1.597W/kg (body)	feature not registered