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.
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Prices updated 16 July 2026
Samsung Galaxy A53
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G
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| 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 | ||
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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.