Samsung Galaxy A53 5G – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Added: 12.17.21 | Updated: 01.10.24
  • Model: Galaxy A53 5G
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 3.65 out of 5 (288 votes)
  • Price: $ 320
  • Year of manufacture: 2022
  • Dimensions: 159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm
  • Weight: 189 g
  • Chipset: Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 128GB 4GB RAM
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 6.5 inches
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • Rear camera: Quad, 64MP
  • Front camera: Single, 32MP

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G specs

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Launch date

2022, March 17

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G PricePrice

First price

$ 320

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.28 in (159.6 mm)
Width

2.94 in ( 74.8 mm)
Depth

0.32 in ( 8.1 mm)
Weight

6.67 oz (189 grams)
Build materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Water resistant

IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)
Colors

Black, White, Blue, Peach
Case

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

6.5 in
Screen Area

102.0 cm2
Resolution

1080 x 2400 px
Points per inch

405 PPI
Color Depth

16M
Ratio (height:width)

20:9
Ratio (screen:body)

85.4%
Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Additional Features

-120Hz
-800 nits (HBM)
Screen protector

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
CPU

- Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU

- Mali-G68

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 12, One UI 4.1
User Interface

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Quad
Specs

-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, f/2.4, (macro)
-5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video Recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
DxOMark Rating105 (Position 188 out of 303)
DxOMark Photos111
DxOMark Video93

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single
Specs

-32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8'', 0.8µm
Features

HDR
Video Recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
-4G - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66 - SM-A536U
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 28, 46, 48, 66 - SM-A536V
-5G - 2, 5, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-A536U
2, 5, 48, 66, 77, 78, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-A536V
SIM Card Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G
SAR EU 0.89 W/kg (head) 1.60 W/kg (body)
SAR 0.75 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC Yes (market/region dependent)
USB USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

5000 mAh
Type

Li-Po, non-removable

Charging

-Fast charging 25W

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack No
Radio No
Others
-stereo speakers

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity

Other specifications

Others

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G scores 442531 points in AnTuTu 10, powered by the Exynos 1280 (5 nm) chipset.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 10 Total442531 (Position 206 out of 278)
Antutu 10 CPU137367 (Position 151 out of 201)
Antutu 10 GPU104515 (Position 145 out of 201)
Antutu 10 Mem83420 (Position 175 out of 201)
Antutu 10 UX117229 (Position 147 out of 201)
Antutu 9 Score414785 (Position 481 out of 1347)
Antutu 10 Ranking
200. Samsung Galaxy A25456574
201. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R456263
202. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G456003
203. Samsung Galaxy M34 5G451934
204. FOSSiBOT F102451932
205. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G448629
206. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G442531
207. Xiaomi Poco M6442485
208. Xiaomi Redmi 13R442293
209. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13R Pro435741
210. Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro 5G434569
211. Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro 4G434132
212. Xiaomi Poco X5431724
Antutu 9 Ranking
475. Huawei Mate Xs421834
476. Realme 11 4G420790
477. Doogee S110420009
478. Samsung Galaxy M34 5G415793
479. Samsung Galaxy F34415589
480. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G414998
481. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G414785
482. Samsung Galaxy F14412945
483. Realme 10 Pro412457
484. vivo iQOO Z7x410978
485. vivo iQOO Z7 (China)410970
486. vivo iQOO Z6410213
487. Nokia X30 5G410079

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core853 (Position 215 out of 578)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core1911 (Position 244 out of 577)
GeekBench 6 Vulkan2302 (Position 144 out of 282)
GeekBench 6 OpenCL2294 (Position 140 out of 325)
GeekBench 5 Single Core691 (Position 525 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core1789 (Position 698 out of 1873)
GeekBench 6 Single Core Ranking
209. ZTE nubia Red Magic 3866
210. Honor Magic5860
211. Honor Magic5 Lite860
212. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro857
213. Xiaomi Mi 9856
214. Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro855
215. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G853
216. Honor View 20846
217. vivo Y78 (China)842
218. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G835
219. OnePlus Nord CE 5G828
220. Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G828
221. Honor 20828
GeekBench 6 Multi Core Ranking
238. Asus Zenfone 5z ZS620KL1952
239. OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G1951
240. Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium1943
241. Apple iPhone X1941
242. Samsung Galaxy A71 5G1922
243. Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G1916
244. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G1911
245. Honor 90 Lite1910
246. Nokia 8.3 5G1905
247. Samsung Galaxy A51 5G1897
248. Razer Phone 21895
249. Realme 7 5G1893
250. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G1869
GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
519. Nokia X30695
520. Samsung Galaxy Note 10695
521. LG V50 ThinQ 5G694
522. Oppo K11x693
523. Motorola Moto G Power 5G692
524. Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium692
525. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G691
526. vivo Y77t690
527. Lava Blaze Pro 5G689
528. Oppo F21 Pro 5G689
529. Samsung Galaxy S10689
530. OnePlus Nord N30688
531. Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite688
GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
692. Realme 9i 5G1804
693. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G1800
694. Cat S751796
695. Realme Narzo 50 5G1796
696. Realme 9 5G1794
697. Samsung Galaxy A51 5G1791
698. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G1789
699. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G1788
700. Xiaomi Poco M51788
701. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G1787
702. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite1787
703. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S1786
704. Hotwav Cyber 71786
Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

*Source of data https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-a53-5g/

Review of Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Galaxy A53 5G is a smartphone with a Super AMOLED display with a frequency of 120 Hz, which belongs to the middle price range and is as close as possible to the flagships of 2022. In addition, it is equipped with protection against water and dust according to IP67, 64-megapixel camera OIS and is available in four different colors. From his name you immediately understand that he supports 5G networks.
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Reviews and Opinions

Rate this smartphone
3.65 / 5
(288)

Pros:
  • Smooth display Super AMOLED
  • 120 Hz refresh rate
  • Top performance for this class
  • Impressive rear camera
  • Protection against dust and water according to IP67 standard
  • Quality and loud sound
  • Memory card slot support (though shared)
  • Support for contactless payments
  • Support for 5G networks
Cons:
Would you recommend this phone to a friend? Why or why not? Share your arguments using the Add Opinion button and rate the model with stars!
PhotonSurfer
Owner

2023-11-06 16:32:42
(+0)

Since the One UI 5.0 update, I haven’t noticed much difference in performance or battery life. The phone continues to work smoothly for me.

TechWiz456
Owner

2023-09-28 03:53:15
(+0)

I find the A53 to be a downgrade in terms of processing power. The Snapdragon in the previous model outperforms the Exynos in this one. The lack of a headphone jack and charger at a higher price point is disappointing.

GadgetGeek101
Owner

2023-08-16 12:15:16
(+0)

After watching several reviews, the A53 seems promising, especially the screen and battery life. However, the performance of the Exynos processor remains to be seen.

Total opinions 9

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Release Date

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G was officially announced and released on March 17, 2022. It is available in Black, White, Blue, Peach.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Price

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G starts at $ 320. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

VersionPrice
128GB 4GB RAM$ 320
128GB 6GB RAM$ 320
128GB 8GB RAM$ 320
256GB 6GB RAM$ 320
256GB 8GB RAM$ 320

A 512GB version of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is not officially available — 256GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy A53 5G cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at $ 320. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G come out?

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G was released on March 17, 2022.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy A53 5G ?

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G has dimensions of Height: 159.6 mm Width: 74.8 mm Thickness: 8.1 mm and weighs approximately 189 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy A53 5G?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 2400 px at a pixel density of 405 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy A53 5G have?

Device comes with chipset Exynos 1280 (5 nm) with processor Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55). Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is available with internal memory of 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G?

The device have a Quad rear camera setup with specs of 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, f/2.4, (macro) 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) and features like LED flash, panorama, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8'', 0.8µm and features like HDR

What colors does the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G come in?

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is available in the following colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G scores 442531 points in AnTuTu 10.

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