Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs iPhone SE 2022: Which is better

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs iPhone SE 2022: These two smartphones are about the same price range. And both are water and dust-resistant. In this comparison article, both midrange devices will be going head-to-head and at the end, you’ll get to know which one is best for you to buy.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs iPhone SE 2022

Specifications	iPhone SE 2022	Galaxy A53 5G
Display	4.7-inch, LCD	6.52-inch, 120Hz
RAM	4GB	6/8GB
Storage	64/128/256GB	128/256GB
Back Camera	12MP	64 + 12 + 5 + 5MP
Front Camera	7MP	32MP
Chipset	A15 Bionic	Exynos 1280 5G
Software	Apple iOS 15	Android 12
Battery	2,018mAh (20W)	5,000mAh (25W)
IP Rating	IP67	IP67

Display & Design

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G has a plastic back cover, aluminum frame, and a glass front. In terms of display, it brings a 6.52-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate support. This is unlike the display of the iPhone SE 2022 which is smaller at 4.7-inch, also the quality is old-fashioned (720p screen resolution with no high refresh rate).

Although both smartphones are durable with IP67 water and dust resistance certification, however, when it comes to displaying quality, fast swiping/scrolling, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is far better in this segment.

Camera

Talking of the camera, it is very easy to pick the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G over the iPhone SE 2022. Not necessarily because of the quality, but rather because of the versatility that Galaxy A53 5G brings.

Around the Galaxy A53 5G you’ll get a 64MP main camera with OIS support, a 12MP ultrawide lens, a 5MP macro lens, and a 5MP depth sensor. Upfront is a 32MP selfie camera. An extra juice here is the fact that both the front and back camera on the Galaxy A53 can record video in 4k resolution.

In comparison, the iPhone SE 2022 has a single 12MP rear camera and a single 7MP front-facing camera, and only the rear camera can record video in 4k resolution while the front is maxed at 1080p resolution.

Performance | Storage | RAM | 5G

Both smartphones are 5G enabled. The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is powered by the Exynos 1280 5G chipset paired with 6/8GB RAM and 128/256 GB storage. While the iPhone SE 2022 is powered by an A15 Bionic chipset paired with 4 GB RAM and 64/128 GB or 256 GB storage.

The iPhone SE 2022 is the fastest midrange smartphone in the world right now. It is faster than its rival – Galaxy A53 5G. So if you are looking into performance, the iPhone SE 2022 is the better option here.

Software

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G runs Android 12 out of the box and is eligible for up to 4 years of major OS updates. Same for the iPhone SE 2022, it runs iOS 15.4 software out of the box and it’s eligible for up to 5 years of updates. Comparing these two software is like comparing oranges to apples. Both are great fruits.

Battery

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G has a 5,000mAh battery capacity with a 25W fast charge supported. While the iPhone SE 2022 has a smaller battery life and not even the A15 Bionic optimized battery saver could redeem it.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs iPhone SE 2022: Price

Apple iPhone SE 2022 price with 4/64 GB configuration starts at $429, while the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G with 6/128 GB configuration starts at $449.

Buy Galaxy A53 5G and iPhone SE 2022

Galaxy A53 5G	Price	iPhone SE 2022	Price
Buy on Amazon	$449	Buy from Apple	$429
Buy on Amazon DE	€509

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs iPhone SE 2022: Verdict

Apple’s latest budget iPhone SE 2022 is a cool midrange device when it comes to performance, however, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G offers overall better value for money here. The Galaxy A53 has a better and bigger display, it is durable, 5G supported, has better battery life, great camera with versatility, decent performance, and even cheaper.

So if I’m to score these two devices by percentage. I’ll score the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (46%) while the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G gets (54%)

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