Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/20/2022 6:41 PM, updated: 7/20/2022 6:42 PM

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Specifications Compare Models

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

64bit Octa

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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Specifications Compare Models

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

64bit Octa

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)

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0 Advantage Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)	vs	1 Advantage Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
128GB (100GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files

56 Common items in both devices

2.4GHz 64bit Octa-Core

8GB LPDDR4X

UFS 2.2

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

189 grams (6.62 ounces)

8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)

Plastic body, glass front

+49 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Model	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A53 5G SM-A536E/Dual-SIM	Galaxy A53 5G SM-A5360 Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Philippines, India, Israel, Morocco, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey	Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/24/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022	3/24/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022
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)	74.8 x 159.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.28 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 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	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 4.1	One UI 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Chipset	64bit - Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)	64bit - Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPU	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.4GHz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A78 2GHz Hexa-Core ARM Cortex-A55	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.4GHz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A78 2GHz Hexa-Core ARM Cortex-A55
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 329802 (v8), 379313 (v9) Geekbench: 1891 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 329802 (v8), 379313 (v9) Geekbench: 1891 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2	256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📲 Display
	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.4% (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	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	800nits[typ] HDR10	800nits[typ] HDR10
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-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 detailsCollapse 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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 41, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawidef/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macrof/2.4 5MP depthf/2.4	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawidef/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macrof/2.4 5MP depthf/2.4
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	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@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
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
	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
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
	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
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	Type-C reversible connector
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 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) 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
	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Fast battery charging	25W Fast battery charging
Talk time autonomy	42 hours (1.8 days)	42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
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: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
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