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 SE (2020)
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
4.70"
6.50"
Display Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
750x1334
1080x2400
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
Exynos 1280 soc
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G68 MC4
RAM
3 GB
8 GB
Storage
64 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
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
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, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
1821 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
18W wired, 50% in 30 min 7.5W 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/6, 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 + eSIM
Hybrid Dual SIM, Dual Standby, (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm
Weight
148g
189g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Colors
Black, White, Red
Black, White, Blue, Peach
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 26.5
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 SE (2020) puts up a strong fight with a score of 45.4/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
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 SE (2020) 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 SE (2020) 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 SE (2020) and Samsung Galaxy A53?
Apple iPhone SE (2020) costs PKR 90,999 while Samsung Galaxy A53 costs PKR 133,999. The price difference is PKR 43,000.
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