Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M53 vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/20/2022 2:27 AM, updated: 2/27/2023 4:20 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G X Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM) Compare Samsung Galaxy M53 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 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!

13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	vs	1 Advantage Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+176 grams (6.16 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)16% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+393 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	266 PPI
+6.7"2% Larger screen	vs	6.6"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP82% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP
+(front) 32MP61% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 20MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+25W67% 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.	vs	15W
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

35 Common items in both devices

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

UFS 2.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED Plus / Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

+28 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Other model names	Galaxy M53 5G SM-M536B/Dual-SIM NFC (8GB RAM)	Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/22/2022, Announced: 4/7/2022	11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 164.7 millimeters (3.03 x 6.48 in)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	266 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
System version	Android 12	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.0	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
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 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 MC4 (900MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 324686 (v8) Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
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)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
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 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38 40, 41, 66, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 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 Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	8000x6000 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@60fps	1080p@30fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
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 M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	39 hours (1.6 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
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: Blue, Green, Brown	• Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.77W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.603W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body)	1.154W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body)