PIXEL 6A vs GALAXY A53 - Tested & Compared!

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Samsung Galaxy A53 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/galaxy-A53
Which is the superior $449 phone? On one hand, we have tons of features that are all ok, and on the other, flagship level features, but only a few of them. These are the Google Pixel 6A and the Samsung Galaxy A53.
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ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES:
The new Pixel 6A and the Samsung Galaxy A53 are easily two of the top phones for anyone wanting great cameras, great performance, and at half the cost of a flagship. 65
PRICES: both are $449
PHYSICAL DESIGN:
Water resistance: both IP67
Displays: 6.1” 60Hz FHD+ OLED vs 6.5” 120Hz FHD+ Super AMOLED
Gorilla Glass 3 vs Gorilla Glass 5
HUGE WIN FOR SAMSUNG
Biometrics: optical both in screen FP sensors
Both plastic body phones (Pixel feels more like glass)
Aesthetics
3 colors vs 4
Camera cutout comparison
Ports (neither has headphone jack)
Hybrid DualSIM for both (or single sim version too for samsung)
A53 is microSD expandable
Neither has wireless charging
CAMERAS
12MP wide vs 64MP wide
12MP ultrawide for both
8MP selfie vs 32MP selfie
Nothing vs 5MP depth camera
Nothing vs 5MP macro camera
TESTING:
Haptics comparison
Speaker comparison
Video comparison
Photo comparison
App open speed test
INTERNALS
Both have NFC
Both have 5G
128GB storage for both
4410mAh Vs 5000mAh battery
Tensor vs Exynos 1280 (benchmarks show the Tensor is faster)
SOFTWARE
OneUI vs Pixel’s stock android - I made a whole video comparing these
OneUI 3 gives you great features for screen recording, secure folder, focus mode, the Samsung ecosystem, and more
Auto crash detection, song identification, hold for me, call screening, RT transcription
I purchased the A53 with my own money. I was gifted the 6A. This did not affect my decisions or opinions in this video. This is truly an honest review.
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[@MikeOBrienMedia]

So are you on Team Galaxy or Team Pixel? Google Pixel 6A 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/pixel-6A Samsung Galaxy A53 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/galaxy-A53

[@kwakuansu8803]

Galaxy🌌

[@dragon2knight]

Pixel 👍👍

[@ryanfliegel]

I started my pixel usage with a 4a and although I'm probably going to wait for the 7a I think I would stick with pixel on this one. I keep cameras as a high priority on phones as I like taking pictures without having to lug a big one around. The screen I can deal with for the quality of processing and camera I am getting. Great vid by the way👍

[@sethperry5260]

I buy Samsung when it comes to flagship phones but in this matchup I’d go with the pixel 6a. Performance on the cheaper Samsung phones is not great.

[@iAfroTech]

I use to be Team Samsung but on this midrange competition 60hz for Pixel is a no go and A53 is really slow. No buy for both of them

[@Justafeller]

When I bought the Pixel 6 the first thing that came to mind was it reminded me of an iPhone but more user friendly. It's truly an outstanding phone and the Android 13 update coming in a few weeks, I think it will be even better, if that's possible.

[@Xevos701]

Encountered any bugs ?

[@brouwersjasper]

@@Xevos701 personally, on my pixel 6 the fingerprint reader is indeed finnecky or slow or at least not as it should be. But that's really the only issue I've encountered since I've got it a few months ago. Once you're in, it doesn't disappoint.

[@prestachuck2867]

How is your battery life?

[@marklouis1890]

Yeah I currently have the 4A 5G And I'm anticipating the 6A I love the bare bones aspect of the pixel and it is not bogged down with a bunch of other shit from Samsung and all those other brands It streamlined much better and the only reason I didn't buy the previous flagship models was because I didn't care for the camera bump on the other pixel devices but since they took the camera bump off there's no reason that I can't get the phone now.

[@philipmarlowe4682]

I phones are more user friendly than pixels

[@FUN-ku2js]

Using 6a for few months and absolutely loving every bit of it. Super fast processor, Great great camera and slim lightweight body. Amazing!

[@Zenguy89]

Does it have heating issues??

[@lvill3633]

Team A53 here. 5 years of after-sale support got me 😉

[@jayc7556]

Thanks for the honest comparison video. Congratulations on the wedding!! Had it been a 90Hz display it would ve made the 6A a great deal. Still going with the Pixel for the camera and Processor. A53 is not bad at all. Tough to choose, but 6a it is. Thanks

[@marklouis1890]

I'm leaning more towards the 6A. Especially since I currently have a Pixel 4A 5G and anticipating on the pixel watch to pair with the new phone probably going to get for Christmas, but I appreciate your comparison of both phones.

[@liyan00]

I think this has convinced me that 6a is the way to go. 1. it's smaller and I have small hands 2. My current phone is 5 years old and nothing is slower than manually typing in a 9-character password and having a 30-second shutter speed so simply having a print reader is a huge upgrade. I think the only thing I'm iffy on is the lack of a headphone jack but there are adapters for that so it isn't a true deal breaker for me

[@Xevos701]

Fingerprint on A53 is faster than the one on the 6a. I doubt this matters to you, since you are coming from a phone without a fingerprint scanner, so it might not be a big deal. FYI the fingerprint scanner on the Pixel 6 series phones (including 6a) is one of the slowest and most unreliable in any phone.

[@DebRoo11]

just got the 6a and i've always had samsungs. i'm happy i made the decision i did. no regrets

[@SniOmii]

@@Xevos701 You seriously looking at a fingerprint scanner when you choose a device? that shouldn't be one main thing to worry about beside all the other stuff he mentioned. duh

[@xi.Tactix]

@@SniOmii If you can wait the 7 comes out soon!

[@9180haris]

We have to accept that Most of the latest phone had gotten rid of the earphone jack. And I really agree that smaller phone than 6inch screen phone is better in single-handed use since I also type the words single handedly

[@DeadofWinter321]

I am on Team Pixel. The camera absolutely blows the A53 away.

[@jprimos232]

the camera may blow the a53 s camera away but its missing alot of features as i own the a53

[@DeanTheDoctor]

@@jprimos232 What features have you got my friend? Coming from the Pixel 3A and the LG G8; I was able to briefly test the A52 and while it was better than what I had in many aspects, I felt that I could wait out for something better. 😇 I hear that the A53 has a much more efficient processor, much the same hardware, but with better optimization on its speakers and cameras. Edit: currently Loving the aspects of my S10 5G! ☺️ I hope your experience with your phone has been positive on the whole my friend! 😇🌎✨

[@sanz.9805]

Hey is it true about the heating issues on pixel 6a?

[@johnvincentespiritu4768]

Not until you compared the Video quality, the Pixel 6a has a way smaller sensor than the Samsung A53, no matter how much image processing power you put on the Pixel the smaller compromise everything

[@DeadofWinter321]

@@johnvincentespiritu4768 - Samsung has always had issues with camera software. And when they don't, it's always outpaced by the iPhone and especially the pixel. Hardware can only go so far

[@earthling_parth]

The display was a bit of a bummer but still for overall use of the phone that someone will use for 3-4 years I would definitely recommend the Pixel 6A because of performance and cameras. I use Pixel 6 Pro as my main phone and I don't even notice the fingerprint is slow (I know it's slow but doesn't affect my usage of the phone at all).

[@Xevos701]

6a having overheating issues according to reviewers

[@feytoninc]

Still locking my A72 from last year. A great phone for great price but always liked the Google camera magic but still I do take pictures so rarely. The feature I like on A72 is the optical 3x zoom which lacks on the new A53 but still great value and great video

[@TDsQuickBookReviews]

I was lucky to test both of the phones, while initially I was planning to use Pixel 6A, the smaller size and not very bright screen, swayed me over to Samsung A53. I was biased against Samsung, but after using it for a couple of days, realized that it's a really good phone. The only thing I don't like is Samsung's pre-installed apps, some of which can be disabled or uninstalled easily. So, if you like me undecided between these two phones, see if you can get your hands on both of them!

[@VegasX900]

I have both phones right now and the A53 is a much better device.

[@thomasre5479]

@@VegasX900 A53 actually has the best selfie camera under 500 dollar phones.(in terms of looking good, not realistic like pixel tho)

[@VegasX900]

@@thomasre5479 Samsung is garbage!

[@stuartstuart321]

Pixels die

[@cryptoman2736]

These are my priorities on a phone; 1- Display, as I watch movies in my phone. Dont even use the TV anymore. 2- Battery life - the bigger the better 3- Fast charge 4- Anything else I normally use a case so it doesnt matter how the phone looks like. Therefore, Samsung for me.

[@Rasdaan]

I was thinking the same thing originally, but now I'm thinking a 120hz refresh rate will easily drain that battery down quicker than the 6a. The processor is powerful, but its supposedly optimized well. I think I may go with that phone myself. I also love the sound of those speakers! The 53's 120hz is gonna look so good though, so I wont fault you there. I'm upgrading from a iphone 7 plus, so I'm not gonna miss a higher refresh rate though.

[@setecastronomy_hc]

@@Rasdaan You can turn off 120hz so that's not a problem.

[@patrickbourne3819]

For me it came to the Samsung having a removable back cover. This makes a huge difference when doing a home repair as the screens are often very fragile and are easily broken when taking it off adding ~£70 to your repair job.

[@ranvedsticon2304]

What? It doesn't.

[@patrickbourne3819]

@@ranvedsticon2304 No. The pixel has to have it's screen removed in order to replace the battery or any other component. This is very time consuming as you have to remove and reapply glue while being careful not to touch the digitiser. If you go to a repair shop this is less of an issue because they have better tools but for a phone at this price point that's often too expensive to justify.

[@stuartstuart321]

SD card also a big plus

[@infg0753]

Speaking of speaker testing, I've found lately it's best not to crank them all the way up. I mean sure they go loud but then they sound tinny. I usually do a notch or two below the max and they sound great.

[@hoomanrostami2715]

I definitely go for Pixel 6a. Handy, Google clean UI, Tensor chipset, great camera experience.

[@AyAy008]

Tensor is terrible. Source: I have a Pixel 6 Pro.

[@boomi_s_k5142]

Seriously but mine getting stuck when using Microsoft teams and outlook

[@dhyeyapatel]

Tensor is just custom exynos 2100 so it will be terrible compared to snapdragon

[@Lulu-gx7jb]

It has Temperature issues, got mine 3 months ago and it keeps getting really hot

[@Ticki]

@@AyAy008 It isn't. Source: I have a Pixel 6 Pro

[@ccroy2001]

I got the Pixel, but it's my 2nd Pixel so I already know I really like Pixel UI and features. The 6a looks gorgeous too. Samsung offers the A53 in bright colors outside of the US, it's too bad we only get one choice.

[@docwho10th88]

Just wondering how fast it is opening apps and websites...does it lock up or slow down? Thanks for your help!

[@shivamissar9435]

Is it worth upgrading from pixel 3a? I feel like the 6 is almost the same price as the 6a, and has better camera sensors.

[@licht4808]

@@docwho10th88 it doesnt. the 6a is super fast. very very quick

[@licht4808]

@@shivamissar9435 the 6 is the way to go

[@lokasanjari5276]

Bro, pixel using Exynos sensors, will it be slower after one year like Exynos chipsets...as a previous pixel user, please reply

[@MrMikey1273]

If only the pixel 6a came with more storage options or SD card slot I'd buy it. I like to carry a lot of music so need more space. I really like the styling of the pixel better than the A53 and the better cpu. However I purchased the A53 pre release and got it unlocked with free wireless buds. I added an SD card and it's been working great on Visible wireless since April. The 5G is only midland not ultra wide but I believe the pixel 6a is the same. I should also note that so far samsung has provided some kind of software update every month, although not as early in the month as I hear the S series phones receive them. Over all I think both are good. The storage options are very important to me so the Samsung galaxy A53 wins for me.

[@lincas8976]

The pixel does the same since it's a Google phone. I get updates every beginning of the month. I know people who have a Samsung phone and it doesn't

[@MrMikey1273]

@@lincas8976 I've been getting the android security updates every month on the a53 usually in the second half of the month. It may mot be as soon as pixel but better than moto and others are doing on mid range phones

[@prestachuck2867]

How is your battery life?

[@KeelDudeRad]

Agree, lack of SD slot is very disappointing, though I do understand the pixel line has never had them (doesnt make it right!). Mobile apps are so bloated these days, and every update just makes them bigger.

[@eyhrrv6977]

FR i cant believe its just stuck on 128 gb

[@badajoz711]

Pixel 6a. I used the Pixel 3a before and loved it!

[@aninwaloda6759]

what isYour review on pixel 3a ?

[@wuwei43]

@@aninwaloda6759 yeah, where is it

[@badajoz711]

@@aninwaloda6759 I didn't review it😉 but if I may give you my opinion: if you don't care about updates, the Pixel 3a is still a fantastic option. Great design, great camera with unlimited free storage in Google Fotos (but in full resolution though), headphone jack, great OLED screen, stereo speakers,.... It may be a little slow now but for everyday and normal use (no fancy games, video editing,...) it should still be absolutely fine.

[@thewrongaccount608]

I'm coming form a Pixel 3 and the 6a has twice the storage which I didn't even use all of in my 3. So I think the camera quality is the sell for me since I don't use the wireless charging, never use the speakers. The real sell for me is the chip in the 6a and how android is customized for the chip. I'm looking at the 6a so far. Thank you and Congratulations!

[@OmLorna]

I've had the Pixel 6a for 5 days now and have a few concerns. The phones gets warm very fast and the battery life is not so great. I was at a music festival over the weekend and I was excited to have a new phone since I wouldn't need to charge it. Wrong, I had to charge it up at the various charging stations - glad that was an option because I didn't bring a power bank or charger cable. I do like the size, the camera and the general look and feel of the phone.

[@Lulu-gx7jb]

Omg i thought i was the only one! Got mine couple of months ago and at the minimum use i get a notification saying phone is getting warm

[@danielthieme2874]

I think there is a power setting so it doesn't zap the battery so bad.

[@danielthieme2874]

@@Lulu-gx7jb watch the video of tips and tricks

[@jcasma]

Yeah it can get warm and the battery life is not the best but I've found that battery almost gets rid of both of those problems

[@star-yh3us]

I heard it’s the 5G that causes the drain and battery heating. My Samsung S21 FE had the same issues just turn 5G off in settings it makes a huge difference and your phone will at least last 2.5 days.

[@eks5204]

I'm on Samsung A53. As I owned S4, S7, Note 9 previously, I am not going to buy anything else. This time I wanted to try middle range phone then I just researched some reviews. Now I recently bought my new A53 blue. It can't beat my previous note 9 from 2018 but overall I like it. Thanks for your review.

[@FinancialFreedomMadeSimple]

Awesome comparison, thanks Mike!

[@TimSheets]

Thanks for the video and congrats, Mike! I like this price range but just can't convince myself to give up wireless charging. If they move wireless charging down to the 'a' series, i'm in!

[@Ezio470]

wireless charging is not as efficient as regular wired charging. it consumes more electricity to fill the battery the same amount.

[@taylorsessions4143]

I thought wireless charging was cool in 2016, but I really haven't bothered with it since then. I think it's cool that it's still around though!

[@jamesainsworth5711]

From what I can see, the A53 does not have eSIM support whereas the Pixel 6a does. The eSIM on my Pixel 4a has been invaluable. If you travel a lot, this is a must have. This is one key feature that would stop me from choosing the A53.

[@boxoffisa]

Your eSIM would be of no importance if you travel to Africa. Other areas I accept it’s important.

[@robtyman4281]

...but aren't the Pixel 6a cameras better overall? ... people say the colours on the 6a are more true to life, and the images pin sharp.

[@jamesainsworth5711]

@@robtyman4281 Possibly. I can only go by my Pixel 4a which has great picture quality, especially the night mode. I'm going to guess that the 6a has had further improvements. I'm looking forward to trying a 6a out soon.

[@a.garcia9815]

I just purchased a Pixel 6a. After using it for three days, I wish it had a larger battery and a telephoto lens. I'd gladly give up the ultra wide lens for a true telephoto lens. Digital zoom looks terrible on every phone.

[@thearyaputra]

@@a.garcia9815 is the battery life bad?

[@FarhadHaqverdi]

I bought A53 before I even considered the Pixel. Because Google phones are pretty much unavailable in my country. But after seeing this video, I'm happy that I got the A53, due to the screen and especially the video performance. Thank you!

[@SeptienPatterson]

You actually mentioned the Pixel features like Hold for Me, and Call Assist. Good job on the video, Mickey

[@philshaffer3877]

Surprised and pleased with my A53. The Samsung environment allows me to have notes, reminders and contacts shared with my Samsung tablet (Galaxy S7+). Also, there is plenty of storage and with 6GB of ram, all my apps and Android 13 work seamlessly. Best combo I've ever had.

[@nathanribbing9861]

I love my Galaxy A53 5g. It's silky smooth and fast. Amazing battery, camera, and display, etc....great option

[@cw1161]

It's great phone hard to choose between 6a

[@DeanTheDoctor]

That's what I hear on the A53. I'm glad to hear others are confirming it. It's definitely a good device and well optimized. 😊🌎✨

[@diablotech385]

bruh mine(a53) lags so much compared to my 500$ asus rog 2 from 2019. it feels like i got scammed.

[@DeanTheDoctor]

@@diablotech385 Thanks for sharing your experiences my friend. 😊🌎

[@DeanTheDoctor]

For those of us who play video games, the S10 series seem to be a better choice, as they do have faster processors. 😊

[@ConeZone]

Duuude!!! Big congrats on the wedding! I owe ya a toaster oven as a wedding gift, haha

[@premierdeal]

Very well presented balanced vid Mike! Cheers!

[@Boba_Fett1980]

Both are great, but nothing really beats stock android imo and also the pixel has a faster processor that's from flagships so that's a win for me and also just a better camera when it comes to colors on photos

[@dragon2knight]

6A all the way....with one caveat. You'd be better off buying the standard Pixel 6 instead because you get so much more for just a tiny uptick in price. I love my 6 despite the poor fingerprint sensor and I also love the great support I'm getting both now and in the future that Google is offering that Samsung simply can't, or wont, match. The choice is pretty clear here to me.

[@tevii3514]

Samsung is offering more OS upgrades than Google, and they both offer 5 years of security updates

[@dragon2knight]

@@tevii3514 You do know Samsung can't do any real OS upgrades until Google puts out their latest upgrade...right? They may put out more refinements to their own version of what Google gives them, but they will never be ahead of the originator in the long run. Plus, of course, the Pixel will get said upgrades first, a real perk.

[@tevii3514]

@@dragon2knight The point is, while Google is providing 3 major OS upgrades, Samsung is providing 4 major OS upgrades. So that's regardless of waiting on Google to finish with the new Android version, Samsung phones will just get more major OS upgrades

[@dragon2knight]

@@tevii3514 I'm sure Google wont be upended like that for long, expect them to match or beat it, it's been the path they've been on lately. At least both of them are finally supporting us, it took waaaay too long for them to "get it". Apple's always been better than Android here, and I'm happy we can finally not be left completely behind anymore.

[@tevii3514]

@@dragon2knight Agreed

[@TravysArtyst]

Ive been thinking about the getting the Pixel, however I live in the Caribbean and a lot of Google's services are under par. Not only that but Samsung has done a great job marketing to non US countries and its super popular here. Still, again, a lot of their features are under par because of the location. Not to mention its a bit of gymnastics to get original google products here, but i would prefer the long term software updates etc on the Pixel as well as the Camera.

[@bbaggett]

You didn't mention software and OS update differences and support. A huge piece of buying a phone so many people overlook.

[@johnbray9812]

hey mike, not seeing a link for the OneUi vs stock android vid linked in the description or am i wrong there? great content as always!

[@patcola7335]

It would seen like there would be more to go with the A 53....BUT the pixel will get 5 years of updates and it's cameras are second to none and it's tactile haptics are very satisfyingly clicky. Agree also that these are very much the iPhones of Android. Just got the 6a delivered on my birthday July 28. This is my 3rd A series phone and all three have been fantastic. This 6a so far is the best.

[@mashiro84]

The best feature of the 6a is the size. I decided for the 6a because I prefer a smaller device.

[@syahrulalrasyid1606]

Nice one, btw what title music for testing speaker ya?

[@LUCKYSOB]

I just picked up the a 53 without knowing anything about it and I am very happy. I am very impressed with the way it works and very smooth.

[@harryvlogs7833]

Easily beats a53 in both camera and processor and size

[@auziarasillah3067]

I'm still using my pixel 3a as well, and im happy with it, the color tone of photos looks similar to pixel 6a, I think u should try the night mode comparison actually, because my friend always shocked when I show the result of nightmode's pixel even they're iPhone user haha. Hope could upgrade to newer pixel this year

[@chrisdyer363]

Thanks for your time with this video. Really appreciate the info.

[@georgepanathas2009]

The microphones on 6a are good? On the video i heard them working good. Can i record with gp6a? Vs a53or a52s

[@Bogysmusic]

Thanks for this comparison. As always a great video! I'm still using my 4a and I'm really happy with it. So, if I had to, I'd take the 6a. But I think my old 4a will stay with me till the 7a comes next year. If I'd have a wish for your Pixel Buds Pro video... please make a comparison between all pixels buds. Pro, A and the first generation.

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Thanks! I'll be sure to showcase the older PB's in that video!

[@cobaltblue5523]

If I were you I would trade in your 4A for the 6A they're giving you a $300 credit for that phone you'll never get that again because I paid 349 for my 48 and it's great train up like that I would and I'm talking about you and on top of that you'll get a free pixel Bud's Ace that's a $100 vathey're dollar value so pretty much you're only paying £40 hard $50 for the pixel 6A plus you get a free headphones you could even sell those headphones you know get some cash in hand or whatever I don't know but I definitely recommend getting that 6A

[@Bogysmusic]

@@cobaltblue5523 Thanks for your advice! But I think I'll stay with the 4a. Here's why... It's kind of green thinking. My 4a still works fine and the battery lifetime is 89 %. So there's no need for me to trade in. And I've got the Pixel Buds first generation. I love them. The A-Series has no advantage for me. But I'm really interested in the comparison of the Pixel Buds 1st gen, the Pixel Buds A and the Pixel Buds Pro. That's why I asked Mike for this comparison. I think next year the battery of my 4a will go down, so I need to replace it. I don't no if I'll buy the 7a or the 6a. We will see. And I don't know how long my Pixel Buds will work. So the comparison of the three models will be great for my replacement in the future. I'm interested in tech but not to buy all of the stuff immediately.

[@Tonsofice]

I returned the 6a and kept my 4a

[@cobaltblue5523]

@@Tonsofice why ?

[@ryancampbell955]

Dang, that Pixel 6a video looks great! I've got the 4a 5G and love it. My wife has the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and my Pixel takes way better photos. If shep wanting a good picture of something, she'll always ask me to take the picture with my phone. So far I'm really loving the Pixel a series, so I'm happy to stay with that line.

[@EVERYDAYDON]

Did the samsung in this video get the july updates ?

[@KennyLiang]

Thank you, been debating which to purchase

[@Cyber_Official]

thanks for the video :D I was skeptical on 6a and a53, but for me. Seems like the A53 will be better suited for me in the longer run. I've been using the Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Version 1 since like 2015. if it isnt broke, why upgrade? Well seems like my little guy is on its final leg, the memory chip on it is starting to go, and get constant crashes. A53 seems like it'll be the GTX1660 of phones for me. Great info and examples in the video.

[@god-dj5ty]

Get the A52s it has snapdragon 778G which snappier and very smooth than the A53 the cameras are just the same also A52s has a 3.5mm jack

[@jbcreation03]

I'm looking for a compact phone as I don't like those big bulky screen size phones. Also my priorities are a good multimedia consumption and a good cameras for a trip or any special occasion. And sometimes i edit videos too on my phone. For the compactness, design, performance and cameras I think 6a is killing it and in the segment of good multimedia experience galaxy did a great job. And as both ui are very stable and I personally loved the both so I would say it's a tie in that. So overall as per to my usage and need I think 6a would be a better choice. 👍

[@marklouis1890]

Congratulations on your engagement dude. 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@dwaynewal-e8615]

I like the vibrant screen experience of the Galaxy A53 with the hardware build and updates of the Pixel 6A.

[@knightofelemia1567]

I was going to go with the 6A but Best Buy had the A53 on sale I went with the A53 and I like it.

[@LjsBeats207]

Hey! I’m looking for a phone for my mom and she’s needing something fast and snappy with a good battery and a good camera. Do u have any complaints about you’re phone?

[@Photo0021]

Both are great values. Such a hard decision! The A53 has the better display, but the Pixel takes more natural photos. I'm personally getting a 6a as a secondary ($300 trade in + $99 Buds for free!).

[@HAL-9000.]

Same! Unbeatable deal. Played with it at best buy. It feels so nice in the hands. Really nice solid build quality. Way better than my 4a.

[@diablotech385]

i got the buds live for free with a53. i think i got a good deal. but it lags in normal things.

[@whysoserious4464]

​@@diablotech385 A53 is horrible

[@diablotech385]

@@whysoserious4464 with the buds live I got a good deal. But for 450$ the phone sucks

[@hqh_blw]

@@diablotech385 the previous A52s even outperformed this new one, and cheaper

[@timebombII]

Hey Mike can you confirm if the 6a overheats in using it on 5g data? Because most reviewers just review it in Wi-Fi environment or 4g, but if you’re using 5g data I heard it will be really bad in thermals

[@vivekvs]

which cam have u used to record this video

[@fredf.3769]

I just purchased the pixel 6a and the first day it fell our of my pocket and the screen broke. It didn't just break it shattered like crystal. The quality of the glass is important.

[@TheDarkmining]

How do the phones compare regarding battery life?

[@yesjosephraja89]

Have you switched off the Samsungs trasitions? It doesn't look fast in this video. It looks choppy

[@nathanjuan6042]

The most unbiased review I ever watched. Thanks for the video. I am leaning towards galaxy a53 because of the expandable storage and longer OS support 4yrs OS and 5yrs security bigger battery for longevity, and that one UI. But pixel 6a is ok too if you want flagship processor and stock android.

[@diablotech385]

Please brother don't buy the a53. i am using it as my 2nd phone. everything seems good but in normal things it just doesn't fell smooth. it lags a lot

[@nathanjuan6042]

@@diablotech385 I didn't buy the a53 I just said that if I were to buy I would lean towards a53 because of that expandable storage because storage is also a factor for longevity although I have a galaxy a72 which I think is a much better choice than the a53 because it has qualcom instead of exynos at the same time at the same price as when it was release with a53 it has a better offers having a jack, 256gb internal, telephoto with OIS and free jelly case and 25wats charger type c to type c in the box it also has a screen protector so yeah I think samsung goes backward for this choice the only thing they improve is a extra 1 year OS support I don't think exynos in a53 is still better than the qualcom of a72 even tho a53 has 5nm vs 8nm of a72. A72's offer is much better for me telephoto, 256gb internal, jack, Fm raidio, free charger, screen protector and jelly case in the box which all been removed in a53.

[@diablotech385]

@@nathanjuan6042 i bought it as my 2nd phone because of 4years update.

[@revengeoveraero9366]

Longer os support doesn’t really matter if it can’t last that amount of time due to the poor performance of the exynos chip, as well as the battery on the 6a being better than the a53 because tensor is more power efficient than exynos and the 600 mah is a very minor difference. 128gb storage will be more than enough for users in 2025.

[@diablotech385]

@@revengeoveraero9366 speaking facts. I bought the a53 and it feels like i got scammed 😭. So laggy

[@dln_b]

I'm leaning more towards the 6a tbh! I'm coming from a OnePlus 7T so an upgrade is due, but this video was helpful!

[@NobinBhaskaran]

I've upgraded to 6a from 7T 😇

[@dinkin_flicka14]

I'm planning to upgrade to 6a from OnePlus6 so a long overdue. What did you end up buying??

[@nicomatico]

Insane review man. Thanks

[@Tiktokisbetterthanshorts]

If I want to buy one, mainly for gaming and normal use, wich one do you recommend?

[@theanysim]

Thank You Mike for the good video. It does call out the strength of each phone. If we treasure the picture quality and CPU performance, choose 6A. Other wise, if we treasure the display, extensible RAM storage and and feature, then choose A53.

[@cw1161]

Battery life is a lot better on the a53 as well.

[@DeanTheDoctor]

Those are great points everyone. 😊🌎✨

[@bernlin2000]

Samsung continuing to offer some great phones that don't break the bank. I like the look of the phone as well: the plastic certainly doesn't look cheap and that molded look for the cameras on the back is a nice touch, more effort than you would expect from essentially a "discount phone".

[@jernigan007]

I'm still rocking the Pixel 1 ! TIME TO UPGRADE: It only holds a 5 hr charge, when not in use. I'm interested in the 6a, but may just wait for the 7 in October. I've waited this long already !! haha

[@sannakji]

Google needs to give you a free upgrade!

[@gmont-e]

I've had the Pixel 1 (XL) for 4 years now and I ordered the 6a a couple days ago. I recommend you hold onto your 6a for the unlimited photo/video backup Google Photos still offers for that phone (I'm going to) but I'm looking forward to having a capable processor

[@netfolks]

Has anyone besides me seen comments on other sites about signal issues with the Pixels? I have a 3AXL and really like it but at times in our rural area it sure doesn't connect as well as my wife's new A53. The A53 is a fine phone but I'm not sure about trying another Pixel after reading about a continued connection issue. My wife's A53 will show two bars in some areas while the 3AXL will show none, same carrier. In a city, though, the Pixels are fun with the latest from Google.

[@leegandysdroid]

I've had a 4a for a few years and I love it. Since it's the platform I'm already used to, I figure I'll get a 6a. Will I notice a huge difference?

[@psygnosis1986]

Did you move away from your 4a to the 6a? I've had a 4a for 2 years now and have the itch for change. Problem is, there's not really anything my 4a isn't still doing well and I love the camera!

[@leegandysdroid]

@@psygnosis1986 I moved to the 7 Pro now and I love it. But honestly speaking, as long as the 4a is working well, the differences aren't THAT amazing. The camera is slightly better, but mostly because of a few new features, like cinematographic video (blurry background) and the digital erasing of unwanted objects is cool and works great in some circumstances (but not all). The night vision is the same as it was with the 4a, as well as portrait mode. One thing I don't like about it is the lack of an earphone jack...you have to use wireless buds, so that may be an extra expense if you don't already have some. Battery life is great and connectivity via Bluetooth to anything is flawless. Hope this helps.

[@daniel0atk]

The comparison I was looking for! These are the two phones I've been thinking about buying. :)

[@onraj9mm]

Lol really ? These are different tiers of phones altogether.

[@daniel0atk]

@@onraj9mm Wdym? They're the same price in the US, without any carrier deals, so they're both midrange phones.

[@Chesburger]

@@onraj9mm they're a dollar apart in price where I live

[@kjlightbearer946]

Me as well.....however the Pixel 7 is now out so I'm going in that direction.

[@OriginalOwner777]

I think the a53 5g will do better overall. I looked closely at the pixel 6a but it had too many flaws.

[@r-baticle]

Very great comparaison, i just wish you didn't put the sound of the phones tests in mono and only one ear to better hear the differences

[@ubetchafreal97]

Is the pixel 6A compatible to iphone13 max pro transferring pics without paying anything??

[@Lemmo73]

Really good(short) but comprehensive video. I’d prefer the pixel. Also congratulations on your marriage.

[@finsphotography2705]

If I were to pick up one of these I would go for the pixel because of the camera, the chip and update support

[@kundan4957]

Actually samsung is giving loger os updates.

[@Lord_Pain]

@@kundan4957 Yes but the Pixel OS is much better.

[@kundan4957]

@@Lord_Pain I completely agree, I will prefer stock Android on pixel any day over samsung's one ui.

[@Lord_Pain]

@@aldwin360 OneUI is great, but the look and feel of the entire system is different. Samsung makes many changes and add their own set of bloatwares in OneUI which you wouldn't find any in Stock Android OS. Pixel devices will also be the first ones to receive the latest Android updates.

[@cw1161]

@@Lord_Pain no I had to put nova Launcher because I hate stock Android look

[@jamman7344]

Yeah when you did this side-by-side comparison between the a 53 and the 6A and displaying the camera quality imaging that the Galaxy actually has 4K it is quite impressive that this that the 68 has 10 in AP yet looks way better than then the Samsung.

[@pamelaneal6537]

Helped with my decision making process. I have an old pixel 3 that I have been very happy with but google is not supporting any more. Very unhappy about that.

[@loki76]

If the 6A would have had the same 12MPX on the front camera and at least a 90Hz display and Corning 5 glass. It would basically be the winner. Also at least 3 years OS support (don't know what it offers). That said, the camera did look better for the rear, more natural on the 6A despite the old 12mpx cameras. It's the software that does it. I also like smaller phone. I don't need a tablet in my pocket. It's hard to choose between the two. To be honest though I am not a person that needs 120hz or best cameras or super large storage. I use my phone to text, use Wifi on the crapper or on work break etc and just watch videos and browse web. Very few phone calls and occasional snap of the camera. I barely use it beyond "utility" when it comes to camera, as in I take pictures of important things. Not nature pictures etc. I think both would work fine for me. So it will come down to size, price (Canada) and support.

[@Cynicals44]

The 6a gets 5 years of security updates and 3 years of android updates

[@loki76]

@@Cynicals44 Thanks

[@coopermatthewsprivate]

Congrats on the marriage!

[@GriffinTheAdventurer]

I live super close to the trail you filmed this on i bike on it pretty often

[@genolouis9858]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on both of these devices. Now, I have a pretty good idea on which phone I want to purchase. Congratulations to you and your new 👰. May god bless you both with many years to come. Thanks again.

[@setharkon1662]

Pixel 6a appeals to my aesthetics; minimalist, functional, elegant. I'll probably be keeping these for a long time unless a similar design comes up in 3 - 4 years

[@PlaySA]

You didn't mention that the A53 has EXPANDABLE STORAGE. For anyone who likes to keep large amounts of photos, or offline audio or video, that expandable memory is amazing and something you hardly ever see anymore in phones (which really annoys me, sometimes it feels like phones get 'better' but also constantly get worse, getting rid of expandable memory, headphone jacks, replaceable batteries, etc.

[@dian_gaming8683]

4:19

[@NaveenKumar-xu8eb]

Which camera are you using to shoot ur videos ?

[@a.garcia9815]

Probably a Nikon DSLR

[@jejunamja]

Nice job on the comparison… Congratulations

[@MikoYotsuya292]

Pixel 6A has great value and flagship chipset, but what ruins it for me is there's only a 128gb rom option, and there's no 256gb or 512gb option. The A53 is not only cheaper(cheaper in my area by about $80), has 128/256gb options and also memory expansion. A53 wins imo

[@Marsh-nm8gz]

I have the a53. No regrets, the display is so good

[@Honeycombe88]

Don't forget that much more space is taken up in the A53 by Samsung bloatware. So you don't really get 128gb. And altho you have an MD card slot, none of the bloatware can be moved to it, and some third party apps I put on phone and moved to SD card repeatedly returned to the main phone. Samsung has a bloatware issue. This video didn't discuss this issue.

[@malanalan1]

@@Honeycombe88 Also, less storage, less data to lose. You don't want to store too much data on a phone!

[@RodrigoSantosAniceto]

Pixel 6A seems to me much more attractive, the pure Android interface enchants me.

[@veterantruthtube3298]

can you replace the default rom with a custom rom like calyx or graphene on the samsung a53 like you can on a google pixel 6,6a 7?

[@tomi210210210]

I got the Samsung because it does the things I care about better. Battery, Support, Screen.

[@odog575]

I took the Pixel. I cannot deal with (what I consider) bloat & lag and my brothers A53 on Verizon does lag. My only issue with 6a is size. I actually like some heft to my phone lol. A case will fix this. I'm on day 2 of my 6a. 😍

[@dinkin_flicka14]

I'm planning to buy the 6a. How's your experience been so far?

[@odog575]

@@dinkin_flicka14 get the 6, 6 pro or 7. If I had to do it again, I'd take the 6 or 6 pro for similar money. 2 weeks after I got the 6a the price dropped hard for the other 2. I really don't like the camera on the 6a. The night mode really struggles and this is the worst fingerprint reader I've ever experienced. The phone is too small for me. Those are deal breakers. I'm upgrading in a yr or so. Also, This is my 3rd pixel and it's the worst battery experience of the trio.

[@evanandrews]

The A53 is a no-brainer if you are picky about displays. I don’t care about displays at all, so I’d take the Pixel for the camera and the CPU. They’re both about equal for long term software support. Samsung has Cotten a lot better at that than they used to be.

[@Xevos701]

And the Pixel has some chonky bezels. It not too bad, but it makes the A53's bezels look slim lol

[@mo_zm]

you turned off the animations in the A53 why?

[@bucket7548]

A53 unlocked many times in my pocket and im guessing it was due to the fingerprint sensor. Ended up disabling that and never had the issue again

[@Bobby-ki7cu]

I'd go with the A53 just because it's easily available in my country.

[@chainamarie03]

I've a pixel 6. When I bought it it was the only phone that i could get at the that time. Good camera on my pixel but it gets hot ea time its charged and at 6.4 it's too big for my hand and my pockets. Also my Pixel fingerprint scanner never once has worked. I had to grab an S21 a month later and at 6.1 it fits my hand perfectly AND the camera seems just as good (unless one's gonna get picky). The biggest thing that i miss is the sd slot so im happy to know the a 53 has one. Overall go with Samsung.....too bad it's too large for me.

[@GOODKiDMANCiTY]

Its 2024 planning on getting a phone this month the pixel 6a still holding up ? Or i buy the samsung 😅

[@TaureanSmoke]

Congratulations Mike!

[@reaperrodz3196]

I've used both and to be honest I prefer the Samsung. The screen is better and there isn't too much of a difference in camera quality. I do prefer the speakers on the pixel. Overall I like the A53 more.

[@onraj9mm]

Lol

[@tswjjoekue7120]

If you want a better camera, better processor, and cleaner OS, then go with Pixel. But if you want a better screen (120hz), bigger screen, and the need for more space (SD Card-Slot), then get the A53.

[@thedemonofabyss5407]

Where can i get those wallpapers?

[@Lunky933]

I recently got the a53 at Walmart for 259 bucks so there's that. You get phones that are actually worth being compared to each other for like half the price in the a53

[@Jezee213]

I think the Galaxy overall is the better bang for your buck.