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OnePlus Nord N20 5G vs. Samsung Galaxy A53
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Manufacturers like Motorola, TCL, and Samsung have dominated the funds smartphone phase in the USA for fairly some time now. With the launch of Nord N200 final 12 months and the launch of Nord N20 5G earlier this 12 months, OnePlus is trying to give these manufacturers some competitors in the low-price phase. On this article, we put down the OnePlus Nord N20 5G in opposition to the Samsung Galaxy A53 to see which is the only option for you.
Design
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When having a look on the design of the OnePlus Nord N20, it is fairly noticeable that the smartphone does not look something like different OnePlus funds smartphones. The no-curves flat-edge design, matte end of the again, and bulging camera rings are all new for OnePlus. Although the corporate has used plastic on the again, the smartphone is surrounded by a metallic body. When in comparison with the Galaxy A53, the Nord N20 appears fairly placing and enticing.
When having a look on the design of the Galaxy A53, you will discover that it’s not very totally different from the opposite Galaxy A-series smartphones. It’s because the design has been, in reality, left unchanged from the final 12 months. The oblong camera module nonetheless sits on the highest left nook with the continual polycarbonate again sitting over it. Not like the OnePlus Nord N20, although, the Samsung Galaxy A53 makes use of a plastic body as an alternative of metallic.
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Upon analyzing the position of the buttons, you’ll discover the OnePlus Nord N20 options the facility button on the precise whereas the amount rockers are on the left, very like the modern-day iPhones. On the Galaxy A53, although, each the facility button and the amount rockers are situated on the right-hand facet. Lastly, one benefit that Samsung Galaxy A53 has over the OnePlus Nord N20 is that the telephone is formally rated IP67 in opposition to mud and water whereas the latter one shouldn’t be.
Show
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Transferring on to the show of the 2 smartphones, you will discover that the 2 smartphones include comparable shows with a (barely) large chin and a punch-hole cutout for the entrance camera. Looking on the specs, the OnePlus Nord N20 incorporates a 6.43-inch flat AMOLED show. This show boasts FHD+ decision. Nevertheless, there is no such thing as a assist for the 120Hz refresh price on the OnePlus Nord N20. The refresh price of the show is proscribed to 60Hz.
However, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G incorporates a large 6.5-inch Tremendous AMOLED show. This show boasts an FHD+ decision (1080 x 2340 pixels) and helps as much as a 120Hz refresh price. Samsung claims the show’s brightness may even go as much as 800 nits permitting you to see the display screen even in direct daylight. The Galaxy A53’s benefits in phrases of specs proceed because it makes use of Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5 for show safety, whereas OnePlus hasn’t specified the kind of glass used on the Nord N20.
Processor
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This is without doubt one of the areas the place smartphone makers make some compromises to maintain the worth low. And as anticipated, each smartphones do not include a flagship-grade processor. The OnePlus Nord N20 5G is powered by Qualcomm’s funds Snapdragon 695 5G processor. That is an octa-core chipset with two Kryo 660 Gold cores clocked at 2.2GHz and 6 Kryo 660 Silver cores clocked at 1.7GHz.
However, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is powered by the corporate’s personal Exynos 1280 processor. It is a 5nm node process-based octa-core chipset with two Cortex-A78 CPU cores clocked at 2.4GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 CPU cores clocked at 2GHz. Whereas each the processors will not provide efficiency wherever near their pricer siblings, they are going to “simply sufficient” handle to make sure that the system can deal with day-to-day actions and multitasking.
Whereas Samsung Galaxy A53 is accessible in a variety of configurations (with as much as 8GB of RAM and 256GB of inner storage), the OnePlus Nord N20 consumers are caught with the one SKU, i.e., with 128GB inner reminiscence and 6GB of RAM. Each the smartphones with an expandable storage slot.
Digicam {Hardware}
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The camera {hardware} is without doubt one of the areas the place the Samsung Galaxy A53 comes on prime. The Galaxy A53 incorporates a quad-camera setup that features a 64MP main camera sensor (f/1.8), one 12MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2), a 5MP depth sensor (f/2.4), and a 5MP macro lens (f/2.4). The software program on the Galaxy A53 is far improved because it options an all-new Night time mode, and quite a lot of options, similar to an object eraser, Picture Remaster, and extra, that the flagship Samsung units include.
However, the OnePlus Nord N20 options solely a triple-camera setup that features a 64MP main sensor (f/1.8), a 2MP monochrome (f/2.4), and a 2MP macro lens (f/2.4). Sure, there’s no ultra-wide sensor on the OnePlus Nord N20. The OnePlus Nord N20 additionally options a number of software program tips, similar to AI scene enhancement, auto-HDR, and extra.
Nonetheless, the camera benefit for Samsung even continues relating to the entrance camera because the Galaxy A53 incorporates a 32 MP wide-angle selfie camera that’s HDR succesful. However, the OnePlus Nord N20 comes with solely a 16 MP entrance camera sensor.
When you will not be dissatisfied with the camera sensors of each smartphones — they need to be greater than passable — should you’re a photograph buff and seize quite a lot of pictures, the Galaxy A53’s ultra-wide camera sensor might come in helpful in a variety of conditions. Samsung’s optimization and software program strategies additionally give it an edge over the OnePlus Nord N20.
Battery
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Focussing on the batteries each the smartphones provide, the OnePlus Nord N20 incorporates a 4500 mAh cell as a consequence of its general smaller physique. This battery ought to final an entire day for many customers, nevertheless it depends upon how OnePlus has optimized the smartphone to operate. Compared, the Samsung Galaxy A53 has a bigger 5000 mAh cell which ought to simply final an entire day of use.
OnePlus smartphones are recognized for his or her quick charging, and it’s a comparable case right here as properly. The OnePlus Nord N20 options 33W quick charging that’s able to charging the system to 60% in about half an hour. However, the Galaxy A53 helps solely 25W quick charging. Neither of the 2 telephones helps Qi Wi-fi Charging because of the plastic again.
Verdict
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Selecting between the OnePlus Nord N20 and Samsung Galaxy A53 could be complicated for a lot of, because the units are priced virtually the identical and are comparable on many fronts. Whereas the Nord N20 gives a greater design, OxygenOS, and faster-charging velocity, the Samsung Galaxy A53 comes with a greater camera, a greater battery expertise, and show if the {hardware} specs are to go by.
In order for you a future-proof smartphone with 5G capabilities on all networks (the OnePlus Nord N20 lacks 5G assist for AT&T and Verizon), a vibrant show, and an ultra-wide camera, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is the way in which to go. Nevertheless, should you not often use 5G and want to avoid wasting bucks all whereas getting a greater design, a Qualcomm processor, and OxygenOS, you might take into account the OnePlus Nord N20 5G.
Technical Specs
| Working System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| Dimensions | 6.30 x 2.88 x 0.30 inches | 6.30 x 2.94 x 0.32 inches |
| Weight | 173g | 189g |
| Show | 6.43-inch, 1080 x 2400, AMOLED, 60Hz | 6.5-inch, 1080 x 2400, Tremendous AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Show Glass | N/A | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Exynos 1280 |
| CPU Specs | – 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold – 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver | – 2x 2.4GHz Cortex A78 – 6x 2.0GHz Cortex A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G68 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4/6/8 GB |
| ROM | 128 GB | 128/256 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Sure | Sure (makes use of shared SIM slot) |
| Rear Cameras | 64MP, Æ’/1.8, PDAF 2MP, Æ’/2.4, Macro 2MP, Æ’/2.4, Depth | 64MP, Æ’/1.8, OIS 12MP, Æ’/2.2, Extremely-Huge 5MP, Æ’/2.4, Depth 5MP, Æ’/2.4, Macro |
| Entrance Digicam | 16 MP, Æ’/2.4, Huge, HDR | 32 MP, Æ’/2.2, Huge, HDR |
| Connectivity | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC | 5G (No 5G assist for AT&T and Verizon), LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC |
| Ports | USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack | USB-C |
| IP Score | No | IP67 |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W | 25W |
| Colours | Blue | Black, White, Blue, Peach |
| Price | $300 | $450 ~$320 |
