Design and Build

The Samsung Galaxy A53 has a plastic construction with a 8.1mm thickness and a 189g weight. A 6.5-inch screen that comes in Black, White, Blue, and Peach can also be had. It is of IP67 water and dust resistance. Most of the customers like that it is a lightweight phone, but less premium than the Samsung Galaxy S series.

• Plastic chassis, 8.1mm thick
• 189g weight
• IP67 water/dust resistance
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• No glass back

Galaxy A53 Display

The Galaxy A53 has a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED with a 2400 x 1080 resolution at 405 PPI and 800 nits brightness level. It also has a new 120Hz refresh rate and it also comes equipped with Gorilla Glass 5. The customers comment on the lively colors’ nice impression, but they say it is not as bright as that of Galaxy S22.

• Super AMOLED, 2400 x 1080, 405 PPI
• 800 nits brightness
• 120Hz refresh rate
• Gorilla Glass 5
• No HDR10+

Performance and Software

The Galaxy A53 has the Exynos 1280 (octa-core, 2.4GHz, 5nm) processor with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB internal storage. It works on Android 12 with One UI 4.1 (upgraded to Android 15). It is compatible with Samsung Pay and is a member of Knox security. The performance is slightly slower compared to the Galaxy S22 but the multitasking is also smooth.

• Exynos 1280, octa-core
• 6GB/8GB RAM
• Android 12 (up to Android 15)
• Samsung Pay, Knox
• No desktop mode

The Exynos 1280 handles multitasking well, but gaming performance lags behind flagship models.

Cameras

The Galaxy A53 features a quad-camera system: 64MP main (f/1.8, OIS), 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2), 5MP macro (f/2.4), and 5MP depth (f/2.4), with a 32MP front camera (f/2.2). It supports 4K video at 30fps. Users praise its daylight performance but note weak low-light shots compared to the Galaxy S22.

• 64MP main, 12MP ultrawide
• 5MP macro, 5MP depth
• 32MP front
• 4K video at 30fps
• No telephoto

Battery and Charging

The Galaxy A53 has a 5000mAh battery, offering up to 18 hours of video playback. It supports 25W fast charging (0–100% in ~80min) via USB-C. Real-world use yields 1–1.5 days. Users appreciate the endurance but note slower charging than the Galaxy S22.

• 5000mAh battery
• Up to 18h video playback
• 25W charging, 0–100% in ~80min
• 1–1.5 days real-world
• No wireless charging

Connectivity

The Galaxy A53 supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.1, 5G, NFC, and GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS). It includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and USB-C 2.0. Users praise its 5G reliability but note no Wi-Fi 6 support compared to flagship models.

• Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1
• 5G, NFC
• GPS, 3.5mm jack
• USB-C 2.0
• No UWB

Pricing and Availability

Applauded as a highly functional device within the competitive price point of $349.99, the Galaxy A53 was initially sold on March 24, 2022, through Samsung and representatives of vendors. There are higher versions, (8GB/256GB) available at a price of $449.99. The device was removed from sales in 2023, however, remanufactured versions are sold at a range of $150 to $250. The product has been recommended for its cost-effective performance which still does not compromise on quality though it leaves out most of the advanced features evident in the Samsung S series.