Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy A53 5G: Mid-range Samsung with IP67 and 5-year support.
SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2022·$449·Score 70/100
Galaxy A53 5G hit the sweet spot of IP67 + AMOLED + 5-year support under $500. Performance was the only major trade-off.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.5" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Exynos 1280
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
64 MP · f/1.8
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
189 g
What stands out
- 5 years of security updates.
- IP67 + 120 Hz AMOLED.
- microSD.
- Stereo speakers.
What to watch
- Exynos 1280 trails Snapdragon.
- No headphone jack.
- No wireless charging.
- Heavy 189 g.
The phone it has to beat
POCO F5 Pro
$499 · score 76/100