Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Released March 2022

High-End ($400-$600)
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Summary

Pros

  • Good luminosity in images, making it suitable for family-use cases
  • Pleasant sound in playback, consistent at every volume, punchy and dynamic
  • Playback experience is clean and free from artifacts
  • Natural and pleasant recording sound signature, with immersive stereo rendition
  • Great display readability for its category
  • Accurate display colors.

Cons

  • Autofocus instabilities when taking photos in low light and when taking videos
  • Recordings that sound slightly resonant
  • Inability to read HDR10 content
  • Poor efficiency due to discharge current

Scores

Camera
Display
Audio
Battery
79
camera
188th

in Global Ranking

30th

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Camera Score i
79
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 163
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
98
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Bokeh i
55
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Preview i
55
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 93
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Zoom i
82
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 169
Top score
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Video i
45
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 159
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

Tests

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G camera
108
display
155th

in Global Ranking

30th

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Display Score i
108
82
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 160
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Sub-scores

Readability i
136
74
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Color i
131
104
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
BEST 165
Top score
Google Pixel 8
Video i
73
65
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 167
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Touch i
93
79
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Tests

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G display
126
audio
2022
88th

in Global Ranking

12th

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Audio Score i
126
86
Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
BEST 161
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
128
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 172

Listening to music

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 161

Watching videos

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 156

Gaming

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

Recording i
121
88
Fairphone 4
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 169

Friends & Family videos

With the smartphone's main camera

BEST 164

Selfie videos

With the smartphone's selfie camera

BEST 158

Concert videos

With the smartphone's main camera

Tests

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G audio
95
battery
178th

in Global Ranking

39th

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Battery Score i
95
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 164
Top score
Motorola Edge 60 Pro

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
96
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 197
Top score
Honor Magic7 Lite
Charging i
101
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
Top score
Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)
Efficiency i
81
47
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 154
Top score
Oppo Reno6 5G

Key performances

Battery Life
2 days 1h
Battery Life
0-80% Charge
0h57
0-80% Charge
Full Charge
1h43
Full Charge
after 5-minute charge
2h38 Autonomy
after 5-minute charge
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G battery

Specifications

159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1mm

Dimensions

5G
Dual SIM

Network

Water resistant
IP67

Protection

Wired only

Charging

128/256 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide, Macro, Depth

Main camera
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