The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G hits all the important spec points, with a great design and display. We still have to fully test the camera and the overall performance of this phone, but it could be Samsung's most popular device of 2022.

Great design; Impressive display; MicroSD card slot; IP67;

No 3.5mm headphone socket;

Great screen for video; Decent battery life; Good camera system; Fairly attractive design;

No adaptive refresh rate; No wireless charging; No charger included in the box; No 3.5mm headphone jack;

Initially, I thought that the Galaxy A53 5G would be too small of an upgrade over the A52 5G, however, when I put all the improvements that Samsung has managed to muster up, I can't say that's the case.

An excellent midrange feature set at the right price

Very good battery stamina, OS updates for four years, security updates for five years, High-quality screen

No charger included, Samsung software is still cluttered, Saturated camera colors aren’t for everyone

Long battery life, long software update life, it's like carrying a little Samsung TV in your pocket

Cameras are fine but not the best in low-light, onboard storage is limited unless you get an SD card, it's quite clear at times you're using a mid-range device and not a flagship one

Samsung's Galaxy "A" series phones promise to deliver a powerful mid-range experience. Let's see if the Galaxy A53 5G delivers on it.

Gorgeous display, Really powerful and full-sounding speakers, Samsung One UI 4.1 out of the box, Solid build quality, Battery life is pretty great

Performance is really slow at times

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G: Can’t afford the S22? The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is the next best thing

Great price, Astonishing battery life, Top-notch cameras, for less

Realme 9 Pro Plus is (slightly) better value, Display isn’t HDR compliant

An attractive phone with a good-looking screen and impressive cameras for the price, the Samsung Galaxy A53 offers good value for money overall; but with its slow charging and stuttery performance, it’s not for everyone.

Good cameras for price, Attractive design, Good-looking screen

Slow to charge, Slow to navigate, Battery life could be better