== Design ==
== Design ==
[[File:Galaxy-A53-5G 03.jpg|left|thumb|Back of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G]]
[[File:Galaxy-A53-5G 03.jpg|left|thumb|Back of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G]]
The display is made of [[Corning Inc.|Corning]] [[Gorilla Glass]] 5. The back panel and side are made of frosted plastic.
The display is made of [[Corning Inc.|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.
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.
Below is a USB-C connector, speaker, and microphone. Depending on the version, the phone has either a slot for 1 SIM card and microSD memory card up to 1 TB or a 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.
Below is a USB-C connector, speaker, and microphone. Depending on the version, the phone has either a slot for 1 SIM card and microSD memory card up to 1 TB or a 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).<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.phonearena.com/news/galaxy-a53-a33-colors_id139093|title= Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A53: all the official colors|author= Iskra Petrova|date= 28 April 2022|website= PhoneArena|publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref>
The smartphone is sold in 4 colors: Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue and Awesome Peach.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.phonearena.com/news/galaxy-a53-a33-colors_id139093|title= Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A53: all the official colors|author= Iskra Petrova|date= 28 April 2022|website= PhoneArena|publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref>
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==== Processor ====
==== Processor ====
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 2.2 internal memory with 128/256 GB storage and microSD expandable up to 1 TB.<ref> {{Cite web |title=Samsung Galaxy A53 5G: specs, benchmarks, and user reviews |url=https://nanoreview.net/en/phone/samsung-galaxy-a53-5g |access-date=2025-08-17 |website=NanoReview.net |language=en}}</ref> The RAM is either 6 or 8 GB (depending on the version chosen), which allows for smooth multitasking and running demanding apps.
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 2.2 internal memory with 128/256 GB storage and microSD expandable up to 1 TB.<ref> {{Cite web |title=Samsung Galaxy A53 5G: specs, benchmarks, and user reviews |url=https://nanoreview.net/en/phone/samsung-galaxy-a53-5g |access-date=2025-08-17 |website=NanoReview.net |language=en}}</ref> The RAM is either 6 or 8 GB (depending on the version chosen).
==== Camera ====
==== Camera ====
The Galaxy A53’s 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.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://news.samsung.com/in/samsung-launches-galaxy-a53-5g-with-64mp-ois-camera-and-5nm-processor-announces-exciting-pre-book-offers|title= Samsung Launches Galaxy A53 5G with 64MP OIS Camera and 5nm Processor; Announces Exciting Pre-book Offers|author=<!–Not stated–>|date= 21 March 2022|website= news.samsung.com|publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref>
The Galaxy A53’s 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.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://news.samsung.com/in/samsung-launches-galaxy-a53-5g-with-64mp-ois-camera-and-5nm-processor-announces-exciting-pre-book-offers|title= Samsung Launches Galaxy A53 5G with 64MP OIS Camera and 5nm Processor; Announces Exciting Pre-book Offers|author=<!–Not stated–>|date= 21 March 2022|website= news.samsung.com|publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref>
=== Software ===
=== Software ===
The phone shipped with [[Android 12]] and [[One UI#One UI 4|One UI 4.1]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Allison |date=2022-04-08 |title=Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review: a good deal gets better |url=https://www.theverge.com/23015400/samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-review-specs-price-screen-camera |access-date=2022-09-10 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref>
The phone shipped with [[Android 12]] and [[One UI#One UI 4|One UI 4.1]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Allison |date=2022-04-08 |title=Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review: a good deal gets better |url=https://www.theverge.com/23015400/samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-review-specs-price-screen-camera |access-date=2022-09-10 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref>
In November 2022, Samsung began rolling out the [[One UI#One UI 5|One UI 5]] update based on [[Android 13]], which marked the first major OS upgrade for the device since its release.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_is_now_receiving_one_ui_5_with_android_13-news-56460.php |title=Samsung Galaxy A53 is now receiving One UI 5 with Android 13 |website=GSMArena |language=en |date=November 10, 2022 |accessdate=January 15, 2023 }}</ref> Some features and changes include the ability to turn off the RAM Plus feature, where previously users could only limit it to 2 GB rather than turning it off entirely, and a redesigned way of customizing the lock screen, similar to [[iOS 16]].
In November 2022, Samsung began rolling out the [[One UI#One UI 5|One UI 5]] update based on [[Android 13]], which marked the first major OS upgrade for the device since its release.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_is_now_receiving_one_ui_5_with_android_13-news-56460.php |title=Samsung Galaxy A53 is now receiving One UI 5 with Android 13 |website=GSMArena |language=en |date=November 10, 2022 |accessdate=January 15, 2023 }}</ref> the , to , the [[ 16]].
Samsung began rolling out [[One UI#One UI 6|One UI 6.1]], based on [[Android 14]], to the Galaxy A53 in mid-May 2024.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-a53-one-ui-6-1-update-released-asia/ |title=Galaxy A53 starts getting One UI 6.1 update |publisher=SamMobile |date=May 19, 2024 |accessdate=June 5, 2024 }}</ref> Features coming to all applicable devices include enhanced battery protection designed to prevent battery degradation, Super HDR for photos in the Gallery and on social media apps like [[Instagram]] and [[Snapchat]], and the option to show the lock screen wallpaper on Always On Display. Simultaneously the merger of Samsung’s Quick Share and Google’s Nearby Share feature were announced allowing all Galaxy users fast file transfer with all Android and Windows devices using a single solution.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Everything about Samsung One UI version 6.1 |url=https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/one-ui-6-1 |access-date=2024-02-25 |website=SamMobile |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-19 |title=Samsung One UI 6.1 update: Features, release date, and what to expect |url=https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-one-ui-6-1-3399958 |access-date=2024-02-25 |website=Android Authority |language=en}}</ref>
Samsung began rolling out [[One UI#One UI 7|One UI 7]], based on [[Android 15]], to the Galaxy A53 in mid-2025.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-a-series/samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-android-ver-15-one-ui-7-updated/td-p/12626439 |title=Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Android ver 15 One UI 7 updated |website=Community |publisher=Samsung |date=June 15, 2025 |accessdate=July 8, 2025}}</ref> The update features a complete revamp of the One UI user experience that shipped with the [[Samsung Galaxy A56 5G|Galaxy A56 5G]], marking its first major change in the history of One UI. The icons, widgets, camera app, and lock screen have all been redesigned; the quick panel has been separated into two by default (the notification panel and the control panel), though it can be reverted into the old layout.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schoon |first=Ben |date=2024-10-30 |title=Latest One UI 7 leak reveals Samsung features and new lock screen coming with Android 15 |url=https://9to5google.com/2024/10/30/samsung-one-ui-7-features-leak/ |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=9to5Google |language=en-US}}</ref>
From October 16, 2025 onwards, the A53 would finally receive the update to [[Android 16]] and [[One UI#One UI 8|One UI 8]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-a53-galaxy-a33-get-one-ui-8-android-16-update/ |title=Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A33 get One UI 8 (Android 16) update |publisher=SamMobile |date=October 13, 2025 |accessdate=October 14, 2025}}</ref>
==== Software lifecycle ====
On April 2, 2022, the A53 alongside the A33, A73 and a selection of other [[Samsung Galaxy]] devices, were announced to receive four Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates.<ref name=”raising-the-bar”>{{Cite web|title=Samsung Sets the New Standard With Four Generations of OS Upgrades To Ensure the Most Up-to-Date and More Secure Galaxy Experience|url=https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-sets-the-new-standard-with-four-generations-of-os-upgrades-to-ensure-the-most-up-to-date-and-more-secure-galaxy-experience|date=February 10, 2022|access-date=February 9, 2024|website=news.samsung.com|language=en}}</ref>
== References ==
== References ==
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Front of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
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| Brand | Samsung Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Galaxy A series |
| 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 |
| Compatible networks | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G NR |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Colors | Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Peach |
| Dimensions | 159.6 mm (6.28 in) H 74.8 mm (2.94 in) W 8.1 mm (0.32 in) D |
| Weight | 189 g (6.7 oz) |
| Operating system | |
| System-on-chip | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×2.0 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 |
| Rear camera | |
| Front camera | |
| 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 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax – A536N Model only, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Data inputs | |
| Water resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) |
| Model | International models: SM-A536 SM-A536W Canadian model SM-A536E Indian model SM-A536U Japanese models: SCG15 (au) SC-53C (NTT Docomo) |
| Codename | Galaxy A |
| Website | www |
| References | [1][2][3][4][5] |
The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is a mid-range Android smartphone 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]
The A53 runs on Samsung‘s Exynos 1280 processor, and has a quad-camera system featuring 64 MP main camera with 32 MP front camera.[9] The Galaxy A53 is the first device in Samsung’s A series to receive 4 OS upgrades and 5 years of software updates.
The display is made of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The back panel and side are made of frosted plastic. It was also the last A5x device to have a plastic back, after its successor began to use a glass back.
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.
Below is a USB-C connector, speaker, and microphone. Depending on the version, the phone has either a slot for 1 SIM card and microSD memory card up to 1 TB or a 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. It is the first A5x device to drop the 3.5mm headset jack.[10]
The smartphone is sold in 4 colors: Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, and Awesome Peach.[11]
| Color | Name |
|---|---|
| Awesome Black | |
| Awesome White | |
| Awesome Blue | |
| Awesome Peach |
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 (6.7 oz).[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.
The device 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.[12]
The phone contains a non-removable, 5000mAh lithium polymer battery supporting fast charging at 25 W.
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 2.2 internal memory with 128/256 GB storage and microSD expandable up to 1 TB.[13] The RAM is either 6 or 8 GB (depending on the version chosen).
The Galaxy A53’s 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.[14]
The phone was shipped with Android 12 and One UI 4.1.[15] The device, alongside the A33, A73 and a selection of other Samsung Galaxy devices, were announced to receive four Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates.[16]
In November 2022, Samsung began rolling out the One UI 5 update based on Android 13, which marked the first major OS upgrade for the device since its release.[17] Samsung began rolling out One UI 6.1, based on Android 14, to the Galaxy A53 in mid-May 2024.[18] One UI 7, based on Android 15, was released to the Galaxy A53 in mid-2025.[19] From October 16, 2025, the A53 would finally receive its last major OS upgrade with Android 16 and One UI 8.[20]
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- ^ “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.
- ^ “Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review”. GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ^ 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 Galaxy A53 5G: specs, benchmarks, and user reviews”. NanoReview.net. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ “Samsung Launches Galaxy A53 5G with 64MP OIS Camera and 5nm Processor; Announces Exciting Pre-book Offers”. news.samsung.com. 21 March 2022.
- ^ Johnson, Allison (2022-04-08). “Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review: a good deal gets better”. The Verge. Retrieved 2022-09-10.
- ^ “Samsung Sets the New Standard With Four Generations of OS Upgrades To Ensure the Most Up-to-Date and More Secure Galaxy Experience”. news.samsung.com. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ “Samsung Galaxy A53 is now receiving One UI 5 with Android 13”. GSMArena. November 10, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ “Galaxy A53 starts getting One UI 6.1 update”. SamMobile. May 19, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ “Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Android ver 15 One UI 7 updated”. Community. Samsung. June 15, 2025. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ “Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A33 get One UI 8 (Android 16) update”. SamMobile. October 13, 2025. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
