Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Review – Premium Phone at Mid-Range Price

Featuring a large 120Hz display and great performance for the price, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is the company’s latest mid-range smartphone.

The Galaxy A53 5G makes its debut in the sub-35K price range, just like its predecessor. In comparison to the Galaxy A52s, Samsung’s brand-new Galaxy A53 5G offers a number of improvements.

However, how does the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G perform in the cut-throat competition premium mid-range market in India? I spent a week using the Samsung Galaxy A53 and here is my review.

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The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is priced at Rs. 34,499 in India for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option. The top variant costs Rs. 35,999 and comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

There are four colour options to choose from: Awesome Black, Awesome Blue, Awesome White and Awesome Peach.

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The all-new Samsung Galaxy A53 5G packs the following items inside the box:

• Handset
• Cable
• Sim Ejection Pin
• User Manual

Before we talk in detail about the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, let’s see what the on-paper specs look like:

• Display: 6.5 inches Super AMOLED
• Chipset: Samsung Exynos 1280
• RAM & ROM: 6GB RAM 128GB Storage, 8GB RAM 128GB Storage
• Software: Android v12
• Rear camera: 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP
• Selfie camera: 32 MP
• Battery: 5000 mAh
• Weight: 189 grams
• Dimensions: 159.5 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm

When comparing the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G with the Galaxy A52 from 2021, there doesn’t appear to be much of a difference. It has a modern and refreshing look to it.

The A53 5G is available in the following colours: Awesome Blue, Awesome Black, Awesome Peach, and Awesome White. Additionally, the backside of the phone is made of polycarbonate, making it resistant to fingerprints. However, the frame has a glossy finish and attracts fingerprints.

Despite the phone being large, it is not very heavy to carry. The phone fits well in my hand because of its flat edges. The Galaxy A53 5G is just the right weight at 189 grammes and doesn’t feel heavy in hands. Using the phone with just one hand is also possible, thanks to the well-balanced body.

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There is a camera unit on the back that is in the shape of a rectangle and merges with the back panel. Even though the modules barely stick out from the back of the phone, it is easy to lay it flat on a surface. The phone has an IP67 rating, which means it can withstand water immersion of up to 1m for 30 minutes.

The power button and volume rocker are both located on the right side of the smartphone. The left side is completely free of any buttons or slots, giving it a smooth finish. The bottom of the phone has a speaker grille, Type-C charging port and hybrid SIM card slot.

Overall, it has a sleek look and robust build quality. A well-made phone for the price.

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G has a quad-camera layout on the back like its predecessor. The back camera setup includes a 64-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 5-megapixel macro sensor, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. Selfies are taken care of by a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.

One of the reasons users will enjoy the Galaxy A53 5G is its primary camera. We got the best photos with ample details, decent exposure, and good colour accuracy when we used the primary camera, especially during the day, when we got the most light.

You can also capture images with the full 64-megapixel mode, which adds slightly more details. Scene Optimizer and Auto HDR can both be used when shooting in 64 MP mode. Portrait mode has good edge detection.

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There is plenty of detail and colour in the macro shots that can be taken with the 5MP camera. We were able to take some good close-up photos.

In the daytime, the ultra-wide-angle camera captured decent shots, but details were distorted and stretched to the edges. As opposed to the main camera, the ultrawide produced noticeably softer images with less details.

A Night Mode is also available on the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, which comes into play automatically when the lighting is less than optimal in an image. Night mode does a good job of recovering highlights that have been overexposed, clearing out noise, and enhancing shadow details. The night mode worked well, however it took some time to shoot photos.

The 32-megapixel front-facing camera on the A53 5G captures selfies that are of high quality, both in terms of detail and clarity. On top of that, it was able to capture natural-looking portrait selfies in great detail. Selfies taken in low light seemed grainy and noisy, even in the Night mode.

When it comes to video, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G can record 4K videos at 30fps or 1080p videos at 60fps. The front-facing camera can also record 4K videos at 30fps. There is a Super Steady mode, but it can only be used at 1080p with 30fps. The main camera records solid videos with good details overall. The colours are slightly saturated, just like in photos.

I was able to get through a full day of use using the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G’s large 5000mAh battery. You should be able to get roughly six hours of screen time, which is rather good.

Given all of the features that come with the Galaxy A53 5G, the battery performance was very impressive. The 5,000mAh battery was able to keep up with the demands of the device’s high refresh rates, vivid displays, and 5G connectivity without a hitch.

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The phone is capable of fast-charging at 25W and can fully charge from 0 to 100 per cent in around 80 minutes, which is not so bad. However, do note that the phone does not include a charger in the box which adds extra bucks to your shopping list.

To sum it up, I think that the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G has excellent battery life but unimpressive charging capabilities.