Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Samsung Mar 24, 2022

Overview

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is a 2022 smartphone from Samsung. It features a 6.5" Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (405 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The device is powered by the Samsung Exynos 1280 (5 nm process), 6GB RAM and Mali-G68 MC4 4x cores 1GHz GPU. The camera system features a 64MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 12MP Wide Angle lens and 5MP Portrait mode (depth) and 5MP Macro lens, plus a 32MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery with 25W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 12, upgradable to 16. Available in multiple configurations: 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Black, Blue, White, Peach.

Basic Information

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy A53 5G
Launch DateThursday, March 24, 2022
Release Year2022
Dimensions159.6 × 74.8 × 8.1 mm
Weight189 g
Volume96.7 cm³
Available Colors
  • Black
  • Blue
  • White
  • Peach

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G was released on Thursday, March 24, 2022. The phone measures 159.6 × 74.8 × 8.1 mm with a volume of 96.7 cm³ and weighs 189g. It features a 6.5" Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (405 ppi pixel density) and 120 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Black, Blue, White, Peach.

Display

Size6.5"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 2400 px
Pixel Density405 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate120 Hz
Brightness
Contrast Ratio1000000:1
HDR SupportNo
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Eye Care Display
  • Brightnes 420 cd/m² (typ)
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G features a 6.5" Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (405 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. It delivers smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and impressive 1000000:1 contrast ratio. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include eye care display, brightnes 420 cd/m² (typ), 10 bits panel, capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (under display)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • compass
  • barometer
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes compass barometer.

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
TypeLi-Ion
Fast Charging25W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional Info
  • No in box charger

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery. It features fast charging at 25W. The battery system includes non-removable. Additional features include no in box charger.

Hardware

ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1280
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 5 nm
  • max freq: 2.4 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUMali-G68 MC4 4x cores 1GHz
RAM & Storage6GB, 128GB
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Versions:
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
AnTuTu Score475,448 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Geomagnetic
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
Audio Features
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5000 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is equipped with Samsung Exynos 1280 built on 5 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Mali-G68 MC4 4x cores 1GHz. The device comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 475,448 points. Audio capabilities include Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Light sensor, Accelerometer, Compass. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is available in 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n78 (3500)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display. The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G comes with Bluetooth 5.1 supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile), DIP (Device ID Profile), HFP (Hands-Free Profile), HID (Human Interface Profile), HSP (Headset Profile), MAP (Message Access Profile), PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile), HOGP, APT-x, LDAC, SBC, AAC. For cellular connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 4K
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
Video Features
  • EIS

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G features a 4-camera setup with a 64MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8). The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G also includes a 12MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.2) and a 5MP Portrait mode (depth) (f/2.4) and a 5MP Macro lens (f/2.4). For selfies, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G uses a 32MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture. The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G's camera system includes 4K Video, Digital zoom, Quadruple camera.

DxOMark Scores

Mobile Camera DxOMark Scores

79
Overall
98
Photo
45
Video

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 64 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Type: CMOS

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/2.2

Resolution: 5 MP
Aperture: f/2.4

Resolution: 5 MP
Aperture: f/2.4

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 32 MP
Aperture: f/2.2

Additional Features

Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 240 fps
Features:
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version12
Max OS Version16

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G runs on Android 12 and is upgradable to 16. It is powered by the Samsung Exynos 1280 chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 295.37
USD 320.06
128 GB 6 GB
Amazon DE EUR 412.61
USD 447.10
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 134.09
USD 134.09
128 GB 6 GB
Amazon US USD 183.70
USD 183.70
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 219.99
USD 219.99
256 GB 6 GB
Amazon US USD 389.00
USD 389.00
256 GB 8 GB
Samsung USD 499.99
USD 499.99
128 GB 6 GB
Amazon UK GBP 179.00
USD 232.88
128 GB 6 GB
Amazon UK GBP 219.99
USD 286.21
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 295.37
USD 320.06
128 GB 6 GB
Amazon DE EUR 412.61
USD 447.10
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 134.09
USD 134.09
128 GB 6 GB
Amazon US USD 183.70
USD 183.70
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 219.99
USD 219.99
256 GB 6 GB
Amazon US USD 389.00
USD 389.00
256 GB 8 GB
Samsung USD 499.99
USD 499.99
128 GB 6 GB
Amazon UK GBP 179.00
USD 232.88
128 GB 6 GB
Amazon UK GBP 219.99
USD 286.21
128 GB 8 GB