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Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Apple iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Apple iPhone SE (2020) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone SE (2020) X Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB) 22Points
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Apple iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A53 X
4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

1821
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 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!

Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB) vs iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)} 10 Advantages Apple iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (100GB available)104%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (49GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels159%
Higher resolution screen
vs750x1334 pixels
+405 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+6.5"38%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12MP
+(front) 32MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 7.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh175%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1821 mAh
+25W39%
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.
vs18W
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsproprietary audio output
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
UFS 2.2vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
189 grams (6.62 ounces)vs+148 grams (5.18 ounces)28%
Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)11%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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

27 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
f/1.8 (aperture)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)
ModelGalaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A53 5G SM-A536E/Dual-SIMiPhone SE 2 A2275, A2296, A2298, iPhone SE2
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilPhilippinesIndiaIsraelMoroccoSingaporeThailandTurkey
(Latin America), Brazil, Philippines, India, Israel, Morocco, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date3/24/2022, Announced: 3/17/20224/24/2020, Announced: 4/15/2020
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)74.8 x 159.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.28 in)67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)
Weight189 grams (6.62 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6.5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)750x1334 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)405 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features800nits[typ]
HDR10
Always-On Display
625nits[typ]
Wide color gamut
True-tone
Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)
System versionAndroid 12iOS 13
Firmware updateAndroid 15iOS 18
User InterfaceOne UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)Apple GPU MP4
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 329802 (v8), 379313 (v9)
Geekbench: 1891 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 462253 (v8)
Geekbench: 3237 (v5.1)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (100GB available)
UFS 2.2
64GB (49GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16
VoLTE
A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico version), A2298 (China version):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2296 (Global version):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66)
TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16
VoLTE
A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico version), A2298 (China version):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2296 (Global version):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66)
TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)
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 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras1080p@60fps1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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 hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh1821 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy42 hours (1.8 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach• Colors: Black, White, Red
• Apple Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.17W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.885W/kg (head), 1.597W/kg (body)0.98W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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