Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
For budget-conscious mobile users, the latest mid-range 5G Samsung Galaxy A53 5G offers impressive features at an affordable price. With excellent looks, powerful cameras, great battery life and a vibrant display, it’s designed to keep you connected to the world, no matter where you are or what you’re doing.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a high-end phone that’s perfect for those who value photo and video quality, fast performance, and unlimited connectivity. It’s made with a light and solid aluminum alloy frame, and offers flagship specs, including an ultra-fast processor, the Unreal Engine, and the highest RAM capacity available on any Samsung Galaxy device.
Design & Materials
The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G has a plastic body with a curved profile and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 that helps protect it from bumps and scratches. Available in four colors — Black, White, Blue, and Pink — it looks modern and stylish. The display is a 6.50-inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1080x2400 (FHD+) and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. With a peak brightness of 420 cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, the screen is brilliant and vivid. It also has a usable surface of 84.5%.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has an aluminum alloy frame and a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display. The 6.50-inch Super AMOLED panel has a resolution of 1080x2400 (FHD+) and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The peak brightness is higher than the A53 5G, at 1200 cd/m2, and the contrast ratio is higher too, at 2,000,000:1. The Galaxy S20 FE also has a slightly higher usable surface, at 86.4%.
Hardware
The A53 5G is powered by the Samsung Exynos 1280 chipset, which is based on a 5nm process. It comes with 6GB or 8GB of RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of storage. It also has a MicroSD slot for expandable storage. Its AnTuTu score is 415448. It has a security feature in the form of a fingerprint display, located in the middle of the device.
The stiff competition Galaxy S20 FE, has a faster chip, the Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm) with 6GB or 8GB of RAM with LPDDR5 technology. Storage options include 128GB or 256GB of UFS storage 3.1, with a MicroSD slot for expandable storage. Its AnTuTu score is 623000. It also has a security feature in the form of a fingerprint display. It also has a cooling system to keep the internal temperature in check.
Camera
The A53 5G has a quad-camera setup on the back. It has a 64MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture, 12MP ulta-wide angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture, 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and a 5MP macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture. It can record 4K videos and has optical stabilization. On the front, there’s a 32MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture.
The Galaxy S20 FE has a triple-camera setup with a 12MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture, 8MP telephoto lens with an f/2.0 aperture, and 12MP ultra-wide angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture. It includes 3x hybrid zoom, 30x digital zoom and 8K video recording. There’s a 32MP front-facing camera with an f/2.2 aperture.
Connectivity & Battery
The Galaxy A53 5G has Bluetooth 5.1, dual-SIM support, and NFC. It has a 5000mAh battery with a 25W fast-charging support.
The Galaxy S20 FE also has Bluetooth 5.0, dual-SIM support, and NFC. It has a slightly smaller battery, at 45000mAh, but also supports 25W fast-charging. It also has wireless charging and reverse charging support.
Conclusion
Both the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE are excellent devices for their respective price ranges. If you’re looking for a budget 5G device with good performance and great battery life, the A53 5G is a great choice. For those who want a powerful device with top-of-the-line specifications and features, the S20 FE is the way to go.
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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Ki Cost-effective Score |
7.8
Ki Cost-effective Score |
8.5
Ki Cost-effective Score |
Design and Screen score | 7.2 Design & Materials | 7.7 Design & Materials |
Performance and Hardware score | 6.4 Performance & Hardware | 7.5 Performance & Hardware |
Camera score | 6.6 Camera | 8.1 Camera |
Connectivity score | 8.0 Connectivity | 7.5 Connectivity |
Battery score | 7.9 Battery | 6.3 Battery |
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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User score |
7.9
50 reviews
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8.9
206 reviews
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Specs |
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Inches | 6.5" | 6.5" |
Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ |
Usable surface | 84% useful | 86% useful |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Dimensions |
74.8 mm
159.6 mm 8.1 mm |
74.5 mm
159.8 mm 8.4 mm |
Weight | 189 g | 190 g |
Micro |
Exynos 1280 Octa-Core |
Exynos 990 Octa-Core |
RAM | 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
AnTuTu |
415.448 v9 |
623.000 v9 |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Main Camera |
1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 2 3 4 |
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 S5K2LD 2 3 |
Selfie Camera | SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 | SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 |
Bands | ||
OS | Android 13 Tiramisu | Android 13 Tiramisu |
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Aliases | SM-A536B, SM-A536B/DS, SM-A536BZWNEUB | SM-G780F, Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, Samsung Galaxy S20 Lite, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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Release date |
March 2022, 1 year ago |
September 2020, 3 years ago |
State | On Sale | On Sale |
Market | Global | Global |
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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Size |
74.8 mm
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159.6 mm
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8.1 mm
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74.5 mm
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159.8 mm
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8.4 mm
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Weight | 189 g | 190 g |
Usable surface | 84 % | 86 % |
Materials | Plastic | Plastic, Aluminium alloy, Glass |
Resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
Colors |
Black
White
Cyan
Copper
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White
Blue
Red
Green
Violet
Bronze
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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Diagonal | 6.5" | 6.5" |
Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Resolution |
FHD+ 1080 x 2400 px |
FHD+ 1080 x 2400 px |
Density | 405 Pixels per inch | 405 Pixels per inch |
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Model | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
CPU | 2x Cortex-A78 2.4 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz | 2x Exynos M5 2.73 GHz + 2x Cortex-A76 2.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz |
Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
Manufacturing | 5 nm | 7 nm |
64 Bits | Yes | Yes |
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GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 4x cores 1GHz | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
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RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
Type | -- | RAM LPDDR5 |
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Score |
415.448
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 75% of devices
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623.000
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 82% of devices
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Type | -- | UFS Storage 3.1 |
SD Slot |
Yes
, Slot for SD or second SIM card |
Yes
, Slot for SD or second SIM card |
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Fingerprint | Yes, in screen | Yes, in screen |
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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Sensors |
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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Notifications LED | -- | -- |
Cooling system | No | Yes |
Gaming buttons | No | No |
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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No. of cameras | Quad rear camera | Triple rear camera |
1 Camera type |
Standard |
Standard |
Resolution | 64 Mpx | 12 Mpx |
Sensor | Unknown | Samsung S5K2LD |
Type | CMOS | ISOCELL |
Aperture | ƒ/ 1.8 | ƒ/ 1.8 |
ISO | -- | -- |
Pixel size | -- | 1.80 µm |
Pixel Binning | -- | -- |
Sensor size | -- | 1/1.76" |
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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Flash | LED | Dual LED |
Optical Stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
Slow Motion Video |
Yes, 240 fps |
Yes, 960 fps |
Others |
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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SELF Camera type |
Dedicated |
Dedicated |
Resolution | 32 Mpx | 32 Mpx |
Sensor | Unknown | Sony IMX616 |
Type | -- | CMOS |
Aperture | ƒ/ 2.2 | ƒ/ 2.2 |
Pixel size | -- | 0.80 µm |
Pixel Binning | -- | 1-4 (2x2) |
Sensor size | -- | 1/2.8" |
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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DxOMark Score |
79 Mobile 98 Photo 45 Video |
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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5G |
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4G LTE |
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3G |
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2G |
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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Dual SIM | Dual Sim Dual Standby | Dual Sim Dual Standby |
Type |
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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Wi-Fi |
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Others |
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption |
Others |
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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Navigation |
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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USB |
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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European measurement The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue. |
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0.241 W/Kg on head
1.447 W/Kg on body |
American measurement The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue |
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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Capacity |
5000 mAh
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4500 mAh
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Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
Fast charge |
Yes, 25.0W |
Yes, 25.0W |
Others |
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G |
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Operating System |
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Google Services (official) | Yes | Yes |