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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Samsung Galaxy A53 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A53 X Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) 14Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

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08Points Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 FE X
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/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!

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.2
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR10
+411 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs405 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
6GB LPDDR5vs+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (97GB available)vs+256GB (218GB available)125%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
6.4"vs+6.5"2%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 8MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP167%
Higher resolution main camera
1/1.76" inchesvs+1/1.72" inches2%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
4500 mAhvs+5000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

33 Common items in both devices
Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED
120Hz
16 million
1080x2400 pixels
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
+26 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB)
ModelGalaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S21 FE 5G SM-G990B/Dual-SIM (Exynos)Galaxy A53 5G SM-A536E/Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
(Middle East)KazakhstanChilePhilippinesMalaysiaSingaporeThailandUkraine
(Middle East), Kazakhstan, Chile, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/7/2022, Announced: 1/4/20223/24/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)74.5 x 155.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.13 in)74.8 x 159.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.28 in)
Weight177 grams (6.2 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)411 PPI405 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
800nits[typ]
HDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 14
User InterfaceOne UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Single-core)
3x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz)ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 329802 (v8), 379313 (v9)
Geekbench: 1891 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (97GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (218GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 78, 79)SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm
8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
(quad camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.76" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
1080p@60fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.74" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered42 hours (1.8 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB)
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: Graphite, White, Lavender, Olive• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.65W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.93W/kg (head), 1.319W/kg (body)0.885W/kg (head), 1.597W/kg (body)
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