Samsung’s mid-range models of the Galaxy A series are very popular alternatives to the high-priced S models of the flagship series, mainly thanks to the Galaxy A52 from 2021. With the Galaxy A53 5G, Samsung wants to maintain and expand its popularity in the smartphone middle class. In the test, we like the very good battery life and the chic OLED display. But the very good price-performance ratio also speaks for the A53 5G.
Samsung’s own Exynos 1280 processor, which is accompanied by six GB of RAM, ensures solid everyday performance. The A53 5G easily runs all everyday apps and applications and casual gaming is also possible. The equipment is also at a good level and convinces above all with an IP67 certification against the ingress of dust and water – currently still a special feature in this price range.
The clear highlight, however, is the very good battery life. The 5,000 mAh battery easily lasts several days – with everyday use. Extreme social media and video consumption can significantly shorten the runtime.
Don’t expect miracles when it comes to photo quality. However, the quad-camera setup snaps quite respectable photos – which are still good to use even under weak light. The A53 shoots videos in up to 4K at 30 frames per second.
The software support is also remarkable, as Samsung guarantees four years of fresh Android updates and five years of security patches.