Side-by-side technical data
Cat S53 vs Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Comparison between Cat S53 and Samsung Galaxy A13 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Cat and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S53 | Galaxy A13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.3 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Cat S53, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Body Materials
- Aluminium Alloy, Rugged Build
- against Glass, Plastic
- USB Version
- USB 3.0
- against USB 2.0
Samsung Galaxy A13 5G, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Weight
- 195 g
- against 320 g
- Usable Surface
- 81.1 %
- against 73.6 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.8 mm
- against 16 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S53 | Galaxy A13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 323,400 | 389,300 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Kryo 460 at 2.0 GHz and 6x Kryo 460 at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.2 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | S53 | Galaxy A13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, White, Blue, Red |
| Body Thickness | 16 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 81 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 171 mm | 164.5 mm |
| Weight | 320 g | 195 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 73.6 % | 81.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Rugged Build Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H, Drop Resistant Up to 1.8 m | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | S53 | Galaxy A13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | S53 | Galaxy A13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 270 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | S53 | Galaxy A13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | S53 | Galaxy A13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | S53 | Galaxy A13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | S53 | Galaxy A13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| USB Version | USB 3.0 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.98 W/kg Best value | 1.27 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.06 W/kg | 0.58 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 660 Mbps | 1,250 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | S53 | Galaxy A13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR, HID, HS, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HSP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
Technical
| Specification | S53 | Galaxy A13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-A136U, SM-A136U1, SM-A136W, SM-A136B, SM-S136DL |
