Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A53 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A53 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A53 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A53 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A53 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A53
Performance
47.9
60.5 ★
Camera
40.0
80.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
46.3
61.0 ★
Overall
45.4
75.4 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy A53
60.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A53
80.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A53
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy A53
61.0/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A53
75.4/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A53
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A53
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A53
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A53
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A53
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A53
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.50"
6.50"
Display Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x1920
1080x2400
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
Exynos 1280 soc
GPU
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
Mali-G68 MC4
RAM
3 GB
8 GB
Storage
64 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 57mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom
Quad Camera: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) + 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", HDR, Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2691 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Fast charging 33W, 100% in 65 min (advertised)
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct,
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM, Dual Standby, (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm (6.24 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm
Weight
202g
189g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Colors
Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Red
Black, White, Blue, Peach
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.12
Android 12
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A53 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 75.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 8 Plus puts up a strong fight with a score of 45.4/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy A53
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 8 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A53?
Samsung Galaxy A53 is the overall winner with a score of 75.4/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 8 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A53?
Samsung Galaxy A53 wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A53 has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy A53 is better for gaming with a score of 61.0/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A53 offers better value at PKR 133,999 with a value score of 2.2.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 8 Plus and Samsung Galaxy A53?
Apple iPhone 8 Plus costs PKR 120,999 while Samsung Galaxy A53 costs PKR 133,999. The price difference is PKR 13,000.
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