Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G

Compare Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G side by side: Exynos 1280 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 64MP vs 108MP camera, 5000mAh vs…

Samsung

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G

$699

12categories won

6 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G. Choose the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy A53 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S22 Ultra 5G

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S22 Ultra 5G

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S22 Ultra 5G

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G takes photography with 108MP optics and 10x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy A53 5G

Galaxy A53 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $249 vs $699.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy A53 5G vs Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Specification	Galaxy A53 5G	Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Screen size	6.5"	6.8"
Resolution	1080 x 2400	1440 x 3088Winner
Pixel density	405 ppi	501 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	800 nits	1750 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Specification	Galaxy A53 5G	Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Chipset	Exynos 1280	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Process node	5 nm	4 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	440,000	1,020,000Winner
Geekbench multi	1950	4150Winner
Maximum RAM	8 GB	12 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Specification	Galaxy A53 5G	Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Main sensor	64 MP	108 MPWinner
Rear cameras	4	4
Optical zoom	—	10x
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	32 MP	40 MPWinner
Max video	4K at 30fps	8K at 24fps / 4K at 60fps HDR10+

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Specification	Galaxy A53 5G	Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	25 W	45 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	15 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Specification	Galaxy A53 5G	Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Weight	189 gWinner	228 g
Thickness	8.1 mmWinner	8.9 mm
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Build	Plastic frame, plastic back, Gorilla Glass 5 front	Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Specification	Galaxy A53 5G	Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Operating system	Android 12	Android 12
OS updates	4 years	4 years
Security updates	5 years	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Specification	Galaxy A53 5G	Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$249Winner	$699