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Updated January 10, 2024·
If camera quality is a priority for you, the Google Pixel 6 Pro offers a more capable setup, including a telephoto lens with a significant zoom capability, which the Samsung Galaxy A53 lacks. However, the Pixel 6 Pro is on the pricier side. On the other hand, the Galaxy A53 is more budget-friendly and still provides a solid camera experience, but without the advanced features of the Pixel's camera. Both phones have similar battery size and screen technology, but the Pixel 6 Pro has a slightly larger and higher resolution screen, improving display quality at the cost of potential battery life. Both run on Android and offer OLED screens for sharp images. If cost is less of a concern and you prefer a superior camera and screen, opt for the Pixel. But if you want to save money and still get a quality phone, the Galaxy A53 is a very reasonable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel 6 Pro
- Very good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
- Best in class display quality
- Good performance
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy A53
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
8.0
5.9
The Google Pixel 6 Pro has very good overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy A53 has poor overall camera quality.
The Google Pixel 6 Pro's cameras are highly regarded due to its top-notch photo and video software experience, as well as its good dynamic range, low light performance, and excellent selfie quality. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy A53, while offering a good photo software experience, falls behind with less stellar dynamic range, lower low light capability, and fair selfie performance.
Photo Quality
8.0
6.2
The Google Pixel 6 Pro takes very good photos, while the Samsung Galaxy A53 takes only fair photos.
The Google Pixel 6 Pro excels in taking photos due to its high selfie quality, robust software experience for processing images, and consistently good performance across dynamic range and low light situations. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy A53, while still capturing very good photos, has a selfie quality that does not match the Pixel, and it shows weaker performance in dynamic range and low light conditions.
Video Quality
7.3
5.2
The Google Pixel 6 Pro takes good videos, while the Samsung Galaxy A53 takes poor videos.
The Google Pixel 6 Pro delivers excellent video stabilization, high dynamic range, and very good low light performance along with top-notch mic quality, while the Samsung Galaxy A53 provides a fair experience across these aspects, implying that you'll find superior video capture capabilities and audio recording in the Pixel 6 Pro compared to the A53.
Battery
6.7 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Google Pixel 6 Pro has 6.7 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A53 has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$426
$395
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Google Pixel 6 Pro has a price of $426 and the Samsung Galaxy A53 costs $395.
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Key similarities
Screen Size
The Google Pixel 6 Pro has a screen size of 6.71 inches and the Samsung Galaxy A53 is 6.5 inches.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$426 | $395 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 28, 2022 | March 24, 2022 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.71" | 6.5" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 512 | 405 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Tensor | E1280 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Super Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide, Macro | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 64 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 5003 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | No | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 23 W | 0 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (5 watts) | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.45" x 2.99" | 6.28" x 2.94" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.41 oz | 6.67 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Plastic | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | No | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.1 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6e | 5 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)2, 5, 48, 66, 77, 78, 260, 261 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Stormy Black, Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny | Blue, White, Black | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | Yes | |
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James Peckham | August 2022
"The Google Pixel 6 Pro has one of the best screens you’ll find on a smartphone, and you’ll get a bright and bold picture no matter what you’re doing. That’s a big deal for many, and for some it may be reason enough to buy this phone. Its main sensor is fantastic, the telephoto is strong and there are new exciting software features too."
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Ryan Haines | May 2023
"Samsung’s quartet of rear cameras delivers the goods, both day and night, with the only blemish being the lack of 4K/60fps video recording. The large, 6.5-inch, 120Hz AMOLED display is crisp and smooth, making video streaming enjoyable. You should have no issues pushing the 5,000mAh battery to its limits and it’s not too slow to charge relative to its competitors in the US."
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About Google
Google can be considered a relatively new player in the smartphone industry, joining as late as 2016 with their phone, the Google Pixel. Since then, the Pixel lineup has undergone many changes, but it has always been characterized by a focus on photography and clean software, by providing a pure Android experience. By virtue of Google being the creator of the Android operating system, Pixels are known for receiving timely software updates and for being supported with updates for a long time. Additionally, over the past few generations of devices, Google started designing their own processors. This allowed for the implementation of unique software features that are not present in any other phone, such as automatic call screening and unique voice transcribing capabilities.
About Samsung
Samsung is one of the most recognizable names in the smartphone industry, standing as the undisputed best-selling brand of Android smartphones in the United States for many years now. Samsung is known for offering a variety of smartphones in all available price points, as well as for implementing cutting-edge technology and innovative features in their flagship devices, ones that often shape the market going forward. The company offers its own unique spin on Android, called One UI, which focuses on offering a multitude of features and is heavily customizable, according to user preference.
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