Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
6.5", 2400 x 1080
Front Camera
32 Megapixel
Main Camera
64 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 12
Storage
128 GB
RAM
8 GB
Battery
5000 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Product Type Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-A536E
Form Factor Touch
Height 159.6 mm Better than 86 % of phones rated.
Width 74.8 mm Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.1 mm Better than 81 % of phones rated.
Weight 189 g Worse than 83 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Awesome blue
Protection Water-resistant, dust-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
IP rating IP67
SAR Value 1.597 W/kg (body), 0.885 W/kg (head)
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM
SIM Card Configuration Details Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G has a height of 159.6 mm, a width of 74.8 mm and a thickness of 8.1 mm. The weight of the phone is 189 g. Many users will also appreciate the waterproof design.

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DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Display Type OLED display
Display Technology Super AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.5" Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2400 x 1080 pixels Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD+
Max Brightness 800 cd/m² Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Enhancement Technology Eye Comfort Shield
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Display Features Infinity O display
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 6.5" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.

Display Resolution of Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is 2400 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

The refresh rate is 120 Hz. This value indicates how many times per second display shows new information. Previously, 60 Hz was considered the standard, but today the average frequency for mid-range phones is more like 90 Hz. Modern phones now reach frequencies of around 120 Hz and above. Higher frequencies mean a better user experience when browsing the internet and especially when playing games.

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PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Clock Speed 2.4 GHz Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.

The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. The processor frequency indicates how many instructions phone can process in 1 second. The higher the frequency, the better the performance. Standard processor frequency range today is between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G reaches the frequency of 2.4 GHz.

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MEMORY Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
RAM 8 GB Better than 92 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 128 GB Better than 90 % of phones rated.
User Memory 101 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 128 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. For everyday use and storing photos, songs or movies, this medium-sized internal storage is ideal. The advantage is also a lower price of phones equipped with this storage capacity. Best phones today range from 256 GB to 1 TB. That size is suitable for the most demanding users who shoot a lot of high-resolution photos or videos in 4K. Nevertheless, you'll have to pay extra for these higher capacities. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.

RAM memory of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is 8 GB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.

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CAMERA Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 4
Sensor Resolution 64 Megapixel Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/1.8 Better than 80 % of phones rated.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 10x Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Camera Modes Fun mode, portrait mode
Light Source Flash
Video Resolutions Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Functions) vDIS technology, AI image enhancer
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 12 Megapixel Better than 81 % of phones rated.
Lens Type (2nd Camera) Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/2.2 Better than 87 % of phones rated.
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) 5 Megapixel Better than 53 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) F/2.4 Better than 76 % of phones rated.
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) Macro camera
FOURTH CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) 5 Megapixel Better than 90 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (4th Camera) F/2.4 Better than 85 % of phones rated.
Camera Functions (4th Camera) Depth camera
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 32 Megapixel Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Focus free
Special Effects (Front) Bokeh effect

The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is equipped with 4 lenses, with each lens having a different role in taking pictures. Most common lens you'll see on smartphones is a wide-angle lens, telephoto lens or macro lens. A wide-angle lens is mainly used to capture landscapes and other spatially larger compositions where a wide field of view is needed. A telephoto lens is designed for photographing subjects at a distance and often has an optical zoom. A macro lens is ideal for close-ups and small objects. The resolution of the main lens is 64 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors. The aperture of main lens reaches F/1.8 value. The best phones have a lens with an aperture of up to F/1.5, where more light can pass through sensor and photos will be of a high quality even in low light conditions. However, lenses with apertures around F/1.8 to F/2.2 are the most common. The lower the number after the slash, the better the photo quality.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 10x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. An undeniable advantage is the optical image stabilisation, which makes image significantly more stable without any loss in quality. Cheaper phone models are equipped with electronic stabilisation, which has a negative effect on the resulting image quality.

Second camera
The second lens of rear camera is designed as Ultra wide-angle lens. The resolution reaches size of 12 Megapixel. Furthermore, the second lens is equipped with aperture of F/2.2.

Third camera
The resolution of third lens is then 5 Megapixel. Last but not least, third lens is equipped with a lens aperture of F/2.4.

Fourth camera
The resolution of fourth lens is 5 Megapixel. Lens aperture value then reaches F/2.4.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Samsung Galaxy A53 5G has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of front lens reaches 32 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is only one of several other significant factors that affect resulting quality of a photo. The main lens is also equipped with aperture of F/2.2.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 5000 mAh Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Fast Charging Technology Samsung Super Fast Charging Better than 86 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 2520 minutes Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 18 hrs
Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs
Playback (wireless audio): up to 60 hrs
Talk (4G): up to 2520 min
Mixed usage: up to 48 hrs

The battery size of Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is 5000 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day. Talk time, or we can say battery life when making calls, then indicates amount of time your phone will last from a full charge if you are constantly on a call. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is provided with a talk time about 2520 minutes. You'll also enjoy the fast charging function, which allows for faster power flow and thus up to several times faster charging of the phone.

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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 5G Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 12
User Interface One UI 4.1
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G supports 5G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Android 12.

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COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Data Transmission FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
5G NR Band N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n66, n78, n40
5G NR Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.

Fans of modern technology will appreciate NFC function, which allows, among other things, contactless mobile phone payments, but also finds other uses in connectivity, such as unlocking the door or loading the menu in restaurant using the NFC tag. Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 5.1, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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MEDIA Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4
Sound Enhancements Dolby Atmos sound technology
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader (under display)
Additional Phone Features Power Saving Mode, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, Game Booster, Secure Folder function, Samsung Smart Switch, Virtual Proximity Sensing, dual stereo speakers
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Compliant Standards IP67
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m

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