Orange Neva Jet 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For users prioritizing raw performance and potentially finding the Neva Jet at a significantly lower price, it’s the winner. The Snapdragon 855, despite its age, still delivers a more responsive experience. However, the Galaxy A53 5G counters with a brighter display and Samsung’s established software support.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Orange Neva jet 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66 - SM-A536U |
| 5G bands | 41, 78 NSA/Sub6 | 2, 5, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-A536U |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL) | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA | 2, 5, 48, 66, 77, 78, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-A536V | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2019, November. Released 2019, November | 2022, March 17 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2022, March 24 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 73.4 x 7.9 mm (6.27 x 2.89 x 0.31 in) | 159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm (6.28 x 2.94 x 0.32 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 171 g (6.03 oz) | 189 g (6.67 oz) |
| - | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~398 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.47 inches, 102.8 cm2 (~87.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~85.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, HDR10 | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Mali-G68 |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), MiFavor 9.1 | Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| UFS 2.1 | - | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Quad | - | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
| Single | - | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 20 MP, f/2.2, 11mm (ultrawide) | - |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | - | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (market/region dependent) |
| - | Virtual proximity sensing | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 18W wired, QC4 Wireless (Qi) | 25W wired |
| Type | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Blue | Black, White, Blue, Peach |
| Models | - | SM-A536B, SM-A536B/DS, SM-A536U, SM-A536U1, SM-A5360, SM-A536E, SM-A536E/DS, SM-A536V, SM-A536W, SM-A536N, SM-S536DL |
| Price | About 900 EUR | $ 151.42 / £ 185.00 / € 169.14 |
| SAR | - | 0.75 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.01 W/kg (head) | 0.89 W/kg (head) 1.60 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 113h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -26.5 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 329802 (v8), 379313 (v9) GeekBench: 1891 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Orange Neva jet 5G
- Potentially higher raw performance due to Snapdragon 855
- Qi wireless charging support
- Likely lower price point
- Quick Charge 4.0 support
- Older chipset with potential for throttling
- Likely shorter software support lifecycle
- Display likely inferior to A53 5G
- Camera specs largely unknown
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Brighter and more vibrant display (830 nits)
- Longer software support from Samsung
- More efficient Exynos 1280 chipset
- Faster 25W wired charging
- Lower peak performance compared to Snapdragon 855
- No wireless charging support
- Potentially higher price
- Samsung’s software bloat
Display Comparison
The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G boasts a significantly brighter display, reaching a measured 830 nits. While the Neva Jet’s display specs are unavailable, it’s likely lower, impacting outdoor visibility. The A53’s ‘Infinite’ contrast ratio (nominal) suggests a Super AMOLED panel, offering superior blacks and color vibrancy compared to the likely LCD panel on the Neva Jet. The A53’s 120Hz refresh rate (assumed based on market segment) would also provide a smoother scrolling experience, a feature likely absent on the Neva Jet.
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer photo and video capabilities, but detailed sensor information is lacking for the Neva Jet. The A53 5G likely features a more sophisticated camera system, benefiting from Samsung’s image processing algorithms. The A53’s larger main sensor (assumed, based on Samsung’s typical implementation) would capture more light, resulting in better low-light performance. The Neva Jet’s camera performance will heavily rely on its software optimization, and the inclusion of a 2MP macro lens (common in this segment) is unlikely to significantly enhance the photography experience.
Performance
The core difference lies in the chipsets. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7nm) in the Neva Jet was a flagship processor, featuring a Kryo 485 CPU configuration. The Exynos 1280 (5nm) in the A53 5G, while newer, is a mid-range chip. The 5nm process of the Exynos 1280 offers better power efficiency, but the 855’s architecture and higher clock speeds (2.84 GHz peak) provide a performance advantage in CPU-intensive tasks. However, the Exynos 1280’s Cortex-A78 cores offer improved single-core performance compared to the Kryo 485. The Neva Jet’s older chipset may also exhibit more thermal throttling under sustained load.
Battery Life
Both devices achieve an endurance rating of 113 hours, suggesting similar real-world battery life despite the Neva Jet’s unspecified battery capacity. The A53 5G supports 25W wired charging, potentially offering faster top-ups than the Neva Jet’s 18W charging with Quick Charge 4.0. The Neva Jet also supports Qi wireless charging, a convenience feature absent on the A53 5G.
Buying Guide
Buy the Orange Neva Jet 5G if you need a phone capable of handling demanding applications and games without breaking the bank, and are comfortable with potentially shorter software support. Buy the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G if you prioritize a vibrant display, a more polished software experience, and longer-term software updates, even if it means sacrificing some peak performance.