The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is a mid-range Galaxy phone developed and manufactured by Samsung Electronics as a part of its Galaxy A series. The phone was announced on 17 March 2022 at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event alongside the Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A73 5G.[6][7][8]
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| Codename | Galaxy A |
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| Brand | Samsung Galaxy |
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Colors | Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Peach |
| Series | Galaxy A series |
| Model | International models: SM-A536 SM-A536E Indian model SM-A536U Japanese models: SCG15 (au) SC-53C (NTT Docomo) |
| Compatible networks | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G NR |
| First released | March 17, 2022 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy A13 Samsung Galaxy A23 Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Samsung Galaxy A73 5G Samsung Galaxy A54 |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 159.6 mm (6.28 in) H 74.8 mm (2.94 in) W 8.1 mm (0.32 in) D |
| Mass | 189 g (6.7 oz) |
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| System-on-chip | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 |
| Memory | 6 GB, 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | Fast charging 25W |
| Display | 6.5 in (170 mm) Infinity-O display, Super AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 800 nits 1080 x 2400 px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio (~405 ppi density) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| External display | Always on |
| Sound | Stereo speakers |
| Rear camera | |
| Front camera | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
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| Water resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) |
| Website | www |
| References | [1][2][3][4][5] |
Galaxy A53 5G Phone's price is $449 for a 128 GB model. The size of the screen is 6.5-inch which runs on Samsung's Exynos 1280 processor. Galaxy A53 has quad-camera system featuring 64 MP main camera with 32 MP front camera.[9] Galaxy A53 is the first Samsung's A series device to get 5 years of software updates.
Design edit
The display is made of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The back panel and side are made of frosted plastic.
The design of the Galaxy A53 looks almost similar to its predecessor, but the rear panel is now completely flat, and the transition between the rear panel and the camera unit is smoother. Also Galaxy A53 5G has protection against moisture and dust according to the IP67 standard.
Below are USB-C connector, speaker, microphone and depending on the version slot for 1 SIM card and microSD memory card up to 1 TB or hybrid slot for 2 SIM cards. The second microphone is located on top. On the right side are the volume buttons and the smartphone lock button.
The smartphone is sold in 4 colors: black (Awesome Black), white (Awesome White), blue (Awesome Blue) and orange (Awesome Peach).[10]
| Color | Name |
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| Awesome Black | |
| Awesome White | |
| Awesome Blue | |
| Awesome Peach |
Specifications edit
Hardware edit
The Galaxy A53 5G is a smartphone with a slate-type factor form, which is 159.6 × 74.8 × 8.1 mm in size and weighs 189 grams.[1]
The device is equipped with GSM, HSPA, LTE and 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band with Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi Direct support and hotspot support with A2DP and LE, GPS with BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS and QZSS and NFC. It has a USB Type-C 2.0 port. It is dust and water resistant with IP67 certification.
Display edit
It has a 6.5 inch diagonal Super AMOLED display with Infinity-O-type punch-hole camera, rounded corners, FHD+ resolution of 1080 × 2400 pixels, with an adaptive refresh rate up to 120 Hz protected by Gorilla Glass 5.[11]
Battery edit
The 5000mAh lithium polymer battery being non-removable and supporting fast charging at 25 W means that the device has a high-capacity battery that can last a long time between charges and can be charged quickly when needed.
Processor edit
The device has a Samsung Exynos 1280 chipset with an octa-core CPU (2 cores at 2.4 GHz + 6 cores at 2 GHz) that enables the device to handle demanding tasks and optimize power consumption. It has UFS 2.0 internal memory with 128/256 GB storage and microSD expandable up to 1 TB. The RAM is either 6 or 8 GB (depending on the version chosen), which allows for smooth multitasking and running demanding apps.
Camera edit
The device rear camera array features four cameras, including a 64 MP main camera, a 12 MP ultrawide camera, a 5 MP macro camera, and a 5 MP depth camera. These cameras work together to capture high-quality photos and videos from different perspectives. In addition to the main camera's high resolution and the ultrawide camera's wider field of view, the macro camera is designed for capturing extreme close-up shots of small objects, while the depth camera captures depth information to create portrait mode photos with a blurred background or add depth information to other types of photos and videos for a more immersive experience.[12]
Software edit
The phone comes with Android 12 and One UI 4.1 and this Galaxy device is expected to get update till One UI 8.1 [13]
References edit
- ^ a b GSMArena (2022-03-17). "Samsung Galaxy A53 5G". www.gsmarena.com.
- ^ Pocket Lint (2022-03-17). "Samsung Galaxy A53 5G initial review: A mid-range winner?". www.pocket-lint.com.
- ^ PhoneArena (2022-03-17). "Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Specifications". www.phonearena.com.
- ^ GIZMOCHINA (2022-03-17). "Samsung Galaxy A53 5G". www.gizmochina.com.
- ^ SAMMOBILE (17 March 2022). "Samsung Galaxy A53 5G - Full device specifications". www.sammobile.com.
- ^ Samsung Newsroom (2022-03-17). "Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G: Awesome Mobile Experiences Open to Everyone". news.samsung.com.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A73, A53 and A33 announced". GSMArena. 17 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ Engadget (17 March 2022). "Samsung's Galaxy A53 offers 5G and a 120Hz screen for $450". www.engadget.com.
- ^ Samantha Murphy Kelly (17 March 2022). "Samsung's latest budget 5G smartphone takes on the iPhone SE". CNN. Retrieved 2022-03-20.
- ^ Iskra Petrova (28 April 2022). "Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A53: all the official colors". PhoneArena.
- ^ Techclanz. "Samsung Galaxy A53 5G With 6.46" FHD+ Infinity-O 120Hz AMOLED Display Gets Certified". www.techclanz.com. Archived from the original on 2022-05-25.
- ^ Samsung Newsroom (21 March 2022). "Samsung Launches Galaxy A53 5G with 64MP OIS Camera and 5nm Processor; Announces Exciting Pre-book Offers". news.samsung.com.
- ^ Johnson, Allison (2022-04-08). "Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review: a good deal gets better". The Verge. Retrieved 2022-09-10.