Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G

Our Verdict: The Galaxy Z Flip6 5G and the Galaxy A53 are 47 years apart, which is enough for a real difference. The A53 has a far higher-resolution main camera, 48MP against the Z Flip6 5G's 12MP, plus a 32MP selfie camera against 10MP, and the A53 has the bigger battery of the two, 5000mAh against 4000mAh, which usually means longer between charges. The Z Flip6 5G has the stronger screen, bigger at 6.7" against 6.5" and sharper at 426 PPI, and the Z Flip6 5G offers up to 512GB of storage versus 128GB on the A53. If you're on the Z Flip6 5G, the A53 is a real step up, but only worth it if the changes above matter to you.

Buying outright, the A53 starts at £95 SIM-free.

Expert Rating
3.8
10 reviews
4.1
12 reviews
Screen
6.5" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 x 2400 1080 x 2640
Pixels Per Inch
405 426
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 1200 Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
5,000 mAh 4,000 mAh
Storage
128GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
159.7 x 74 x 8.1 mm 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm
Weight
186 grams 187 grams
Water Resistance
IP53 - dust and splash protection IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts
- £75.67/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£94.98 £329.99

Prices updated 16 July 2026

Samsung Galaxy A53 Samsung Galaxy A53 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G
Expert Rating 3.8
10 reviews
4.1
12 reviews
Screen 6.5" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080 x 2400 1080 x 2640
Pixels Per Inch 405 426
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 1200 Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 5,000 mAh 4,000 mAh
Storage 128GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 159.7 x 74 x 8.1 mm 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm
Weight 186 grams 187 grams
Water Resistance IP53 - dust and splash protection IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts - £75.67/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £94.98 £329.99
Prices updated 16 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Samsung Galaxy A53
Samsung Galaxy A53

128GB

Black

Refurbished

From £94.98

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G

12 Months

256GB

Blue

Refurbished

5GB

Data

£75.67 per month, £30 upfront.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A53 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A53's 6.5", the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G has the sharper display at 426 pixels per inch versus 405, and the Samsung Galaxy A53 uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G has a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A53 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A53 features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy A53 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A53 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £94.98.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A53 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A53 is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A53 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G use?

The Samsung Galaxy A53 is powered by the Exynos 1200, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A53 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A53 is the more portable of the two: they weigh about the same (186 grams vs 187 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 159.7 x 74 x 8.1 mm, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G is slimmer at 6.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A53 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A53 is rated IP53 - dust and splash protection, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G is rated IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A53 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G run?

Both phones run Android.