Samsung Galaxy A53
Samsung Galaxy A53
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CAMERA: Poor—5.9/10
SIZE: Large Android
BATTERY: Very Good—8.0/10
The Samsung Galaxy A53 has a budget-friendly price and offers a balance of features that cater to general use. It sports a plastic body, runs on the Android operating system, and has a decent storage capacity of 128 GB. Released in March 2022, it comes with a 5000 mAh battery capacity that's conducive for extended use, delivering up to 8 hours of battery life. The screen is a 6.5-inch OLED display with a high refresh rate suitable for smooth scrolling and animation. Its camera system includes a main 64MP camera and 12MP ultrawide, with photo and video quality rated as very good and good, respectively. While it supports 5G for faster internet speeds, it lacks certain features such as the 3.5mm headphone jack and wireless charging capabilities. If you're looking for a handset with solid performance, a good camera, and a long battery life without breaking the bank, the Galaxy A53 is worth considering. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- Large 6.5-inch OLED screen
- 5,000mAh battery capacity
- 120Hz refresh rate display
- Good camera quality overall
- Tough water and dust resistance
Cons
- Average performance score
- No wireless charging
- No front-facing stereo speakers
- No telephoto or periscope camera
Ratings by Category
Battery Life:4.4
The Battery Life rating is based on overall actual measured battery life during typical usage.
Photos:3.3
The Photos rating is based on PerfectRec’s assessment of a variety of factors including resolution, dynamic range, low-light performance, versatility of shooting modes, and selfie quality, as well as software features, photo processing quality, and ease of use.
Performance:3.2
The Performance rating is based on GeekBench performance benchmark scores, combined with PerfectRec’s assessment of real-life typical use cases.
Overall Camera:3.0
The Samsung Galaxy A53's camera stands out with a selfie camera that captures good quality images, ensuring that your self-portraits will be clear and pleasing. Additionally, the phone offers a range of capabilities like versatile lens options and fare software enhancements to handle various photography scenarios, although its low light performance may not be the strongest.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $393 | ||
Brand | Samsung | ||
Operating System | Android | ||
Release Date | March 24, 2022 | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | 6.5" | ||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | ||
Variable refresh rate | No | ||
Pixels Per Inch | 405 | ||
Display Type | OLED | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | E1280 | ||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | ||
RAM | 4 GB | ||
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score  | 6/10 | ||
Photos Score | 6.3/10 | ||
Videos Score | 5.3/10 | ||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Macro | ||
Main Camera | 64 megapixels + OIS | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 8 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh | ||
Wireless Charging | No | ||
Wireless charging Speed | 0 W | ||
Reverse wireless charging | No | ||
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | 6.28" x 2.94" | ||
Weight | 6.67 oz | ||
Back Material | Plastic | ||
Stereo Speakers | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | No | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | ||
A2DP | Yes | ||
WiFi Version | 5 | ||
NFC | Yes | ||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)2, 5, 48, 66, 77, 78, 260, 261 | ||
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | ||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | ||
Color | Blue, White, Black | ||
Stock Android | No | ||
SD Card | Yes | ||
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Android Authority
Ryan Haines | May 2023
"Samsung’s quartet of rear cameras delivers the goods, both day and night, with the only blemish being the lack of 4K/60fps video recording. The large, 6.5-inch, 120Hz AMOLED display is crisp and smooth, making video streaming enjoyable. You should have no issues pushing the 5,000mAh battery to its limits and it’s not too slow to charge relative to its competitors in the US."
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