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General

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Series

Galaxy A3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

Galaxy S2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-G991BZADEUARead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

SM-A536B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A536BZKNEUBRead 5 October 2026Native EU English guide explicitly SM-A536B/DS. Other listed E regional models excluded.

SM-G991B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-G991BZADEUARead 5 October 2026Exact UK SKU and covered native EU manual identifier SM-G991B/DS.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

17 March 20223Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

14 January 20213Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G22Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A54-5G-review-A-powerful-mid-range-smartphone-with-many-upgrades.710600.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the Galaxy A54 5G the direct successor to the Galaxy A53 5G.

Samsung Galaxy S229Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22-review-2396p2.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review of the Galaxy S22 calls the Galaxy S21 its predecessor.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

GB, EU2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A536BZKNEUBRead 5 October 2026Exact original UK/EU 6 GB/128GB configuration. Regional radios, memory tiers and bundles not transferred.

GB, EU2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-G991BZADEUARead 5 October 2026UK/EU reference hardware and RAM/storage only. Other regional configurations excluded.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Peach3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

Phantom Violet, Phantom Grey, Phantom Pink, Phantom White3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bar1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

5years3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Up to five security years. Four OS generations not converted into years. Starting basis unstated in this release, separate end date preserved.

5years5Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-os-upgrade-one-ui-android-unpacked-2022Read 5 October 2026February 2022 policy expressly includes S21 and S21+ in up to five years of security updates. Starting basis unstated. OS generations are not converted to years.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

31 March 20271Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact SKU legalInfo states 31 March 2027, a published end date rather than derived duration.

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Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

159.6mm3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

151.7mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

74.8mm3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

71.2mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

8.1mm3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

7.9mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

189g(6.7 oz)3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

169g(6 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Frame

Plastic12Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p2.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact regular global/EU design chapter explicitly plastic frame, independently corroborated by matching 6 GB/128 GB Tweakers and Notebookcheck review.

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Front

Corning Gorilla Glass 53Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Maker names Gorilla Glass 5. Exact review separately scopes glass to front.6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact case section explicitly front protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

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BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Plastic12Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p2.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact design review explicitly plastic back, corroborated by Tweakers explicit plastic rear. No glass inferred from glossy finish.21Reviewtweakers.net/reviews/10124/samsung-galaxy-a53-en-a33-complete-middenklassers-met-te-hoge-prijs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Dutch review explicitly says plastic rear on all A models under test, with matte finish. Supports A53 plastic rear directly rather than GSMArena qualified materials observation. Original global/EU standard body.

Plastic6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-most-affordable-high-end-Galaxy.522690.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Own model case section, no sibling back-cover inheritance.

Dust and water rating

IP673Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

IP683Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance depth

1m3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026IP67 test submersion 1 m freshwater 30 min, no beach/pool/soapy water guarantee.

1.5m3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026IP68 laboratory scope up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes. Not beach or pool use.

Water resistance time

30min3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Same exact freshwater laboratory condition.

30min3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026Same freshwater laboratory scope.

MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Two physical nano-SIM positions, second shared with microSD. No active eSIM maximum guessed from missing listing.

Nano-SIMs2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Two physical nano-SIM positions. Embedded SIM presence is explicit, but maximum simultaneous active eSIM count is unstated and omitted.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.5in(16.5 cm)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

6.2in(15.7 cm)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Resolution

1080 × 2400px1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

1080 × 2400px1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

404.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

424.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

20:916Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-11268.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact original A53 display table explicitly 20:9. Nominal ratio is published, not stored from calculation.

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Super AMOLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

120Hz3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

120Hz3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

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48Hz3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

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Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

800nits9Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a536bzkneubRead 7 October 2026Exact EU SM-A536BZKNEUB 6 GB/128 GB page claims outdoor visibility up to 800 nits. Footnote requires adaptive brightness enabled and ambient sensor detecting more than 20000 lux. Ambient-light angle can affect activation. Full-white/window and sustained duration unspecified. Not manual typical brightness.

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Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

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HDR10+3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

Yes7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact AOD subsection printed page 103.

Yes7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202401/20240125145825791/SM-G99X_UM_EU_RR_Eng_Rev.1.1_210304.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Always On Display subsection printed page 125.

Front camera cutout

Punch hole7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Punch hole3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

Android 123Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

Android 113Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Software

One UI 4.13Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

One UI 3.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-most-affordable-high-end-Galaxy.522690.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Own software/header identifies One UI 3.1. Review Wi-Fi 6E and S Pen assertions are not transferred.

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Chipset

Exynos 12804Press releasenews.samsung.com/in/samsung-launches-galaxy-a53-5g-with-64mp-ois-camera-and-5nm-processor-announces-exciting-pre-book-offersRead 5 October 2026Maker exact A53 platform explicitly Exynos 1280, matching European review and UK processor family. Indian radio/bundle/color facts excluded.

Exynos 21003Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Process

5nm4Press releasenews.samsung.com/in/samsung-launches-galaxy-a53-5g-with-64mp-ois-camera-and-5nm-processor-announces-exciting-pre-book-offersRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly 5 nm Exynos 1280 in handset, not guessed from maximum platform features.

5nm3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

CPU cores

81Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

81Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

ASamsung Galaxy A53 5G

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A78	2.4
6	Cortex-A55	2

Source13Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p4.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact installed Exynos 1280 paragraph states two Cortex-A78 up to 2.4 GHz and six Cortex-A55 up to 2.0 GHz. Sum 8 matches maker. Maker exact EU table independently gives 2.4 GHz/2 GHz. Qualcomm Kryo configuration excluded.

BSamsung Galaxy S21 5G

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Max CPU clock

2.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

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GPU

Mali-G68 MP45Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact installed European 6 GB/128 GB Exynos hardware, not chipset capability inheritance.

Mali-G78 MP146Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-most-affordable-high-end-Galaxy.522690.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

6GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

8GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

LPDDR4X14Reviewsuomimobiili.fi/testissa-samsung-galaxy-a53-5gRead 7 October 2026Exact Finland review explicitly tested 6 GB/128 GB and installed LPDDR4X RAM. Independently corroborated by matching Tweakers 6 GB/128 GB table. Chipset-supported memory list not used.21Reviewtweakers.net/reviews/10124/samsung-galaxy-a53-en-a33-complete-middenklassers-met-te-hoge-prijs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact text says 128 GB variants have 6 GB LPDDR4X memory, separate from 256 GB models with 8 GB. Matches represented 6 GB/128 GB configuration and independently corroborates Finland review.

LPDDR53Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026Explicit installed LPDDR5 in UK 8 GB configurations.

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

128GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

128GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

UFS 2.15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual installed 128 GB UFS 2.1 in matching European 6 GB/128 GB reference. Other tiers excluded.

UFS 3.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-most-affordable-high-end-Galaxy.522690.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Installed 128 GB UFS 3.1 in exact Exynos 8/128 reference.

Memory card

microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

None6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-most-affordable-high-end-Galaxy.522690.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max card size

1TB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

ASamsung Galaxy A53 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	64	1.8	1/1.7X inch	0.8	PDAF	Yes
Ultrawide	12	2.2	Not available	1.12	Fixed	Not available
Macro	5	2.4	Not available	Not available	Fixed	Not available
Depth	5	2.4	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Exact A53 physical camera table, separate from A33 and A13 columns. Main 64 MP OIS explicitly named.6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Main camera row explicitly phase-comparison AF, which is PDAF. Other lens autofocus types unstated.17Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p5.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact lens paragraph native main pitch 0.8 µm and approximate 1/1.7X inch format, ultrawide native 1.12 µm fixed focus and macro fixed focus. Main can use GW1 or IMX682, selfie can use GD2 or IMX616, actual installed sensor unknown. No particular sensor model stored. Guessed ultrawide S5K3L6 excluded. Existing maker apertures retained.

BSamsung Galaxy S21 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Field of view
Main	12	1.8	1.8	Dual Pixel PDAF	Yes	79°
Ultrawide	12	2.2	1.4	Fixed	Not available	120°
Telephoto	64	2	0.8	PDAF	Yes	76°

Source3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026Exact physical three-lens table. Telephoto Hybrid Optic 3X includes cropping and is not stored as physical optical magnification. FF means fixed focus on the ultrawide.

Number of rear cameras

4=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

64MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

12MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

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Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

10×1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

30×1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Flash

Rear flash1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Rear flash1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Camera features

Single Take, Food, AR Doodle7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original March 2022 manual explicitly covers SM-A536B/DS. Single Take section gives capture instructions, Food section gives rear-camera food mode, AR Doodle explicitly supports rear-camera drawing and video. Independently confirmed by exact GSMArena camera UI prose. Original Android 12/One UI 4.1 feature scope, no promise for every later firmware.10Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original March 2022 manual explicitly covers SM-A536B/DS. Single Take section gives capture instructions, Food section gives rear-camera food mode, AR Doodle explicitly supports rear-camera drawing and video. Independently confirmed by exact GSMArena camera UI prose. Original Android 12/One UI 4.1 feature scope, no promise for every later firmware.17Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p5.phpRead 7 October 2026Camera UI explicitly says Single Take, Food Mode and AR Doodle are present on this A53. Exact original maker SM-A536B/DS manual independently gives instructions. Original launch software feature list.

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Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

ASamsung Galaxy A53 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	60
1280	720	240

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Maker-published UHD 4K30 recording and advertised HD240 slow-motion mode. Native versus interpolated slow capture unstated, separate captured-rate maximum omitted. Playback rates are separate.6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact own camera paragraph explicitly Full HD up to 60 fps and 4K30. Front max video mode not inferred from rear.

BSamsung Galaxy S21 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
7680	4320	24
1920	1080	240

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Maker-published rear recording maximum and advertised slow-motion mode. Slow-motion sensor-native versus interpolated capture and individual lens scope are unstated. Standalone captured slow-motion maximum omitted. HD960 output omitted. 8K60 playback is not recording.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

7680 × 4320px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

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HDR10+7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202401/20240125145825791/SM-G99X_UM_EU_RR_Eng_Rev.1.1_210304.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera setting printed page 64 explicitly HDR10+ recording, distinct from playback formats.

Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

HEVC, H.2647Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera printed page 54 explicitly HEVC recording, slow/super-slow motion cannot record HEVC. No playback-container inference.18Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p5.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact tested 6 GB/128 GB launch firmware video paragraph records h.264 AVC video. Its assertion no HEVC option conflicts with original exact maker manual HEVC setting. Maker HEVC retained, H.264 recording added independently. Availability may differ by firmware, no maker override.

HEVC8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202401/20240125145825791/SM-G99X_UM_EU_RR_Eng_Rev.1.1_210304.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 64 explicitly HEVC video recording. Slow and super-slow motion cannot use HEVC.

Video stabilisation

OIS, EIS7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera printed 54 explicitly anti-shake video stabilization. Exact main-lens OIS separate in launch table. Gyro subtype omitted.

OIS, EIS7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202401/20240125145825791/SM-G99X_UM_EU_RR_Eng_Rev.1.1_210304.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 64 video anti-shake. Main and telephoto OIS separately proved by own physical lens table.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

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Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

ASamsung Galaxy A53 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	32	2.2	1/2.8 inch	0.8	Fixed	No

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact front table 32 MP f/2.2, autofocus No and OIS No. Fixed focus and OIS false directly stated.17Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p5.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact selfie paragraph 1/2.8 inch native 0.8 µm fixed focus. Possible supplier sensor alternatives not stored. Focal 26/32 mm sources vary and omitted.

BSamsung Galaxy S21 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	Field of view
Main	10	2.2	1.22	Dual Pixel PDAF	80°

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact API front 10 MP, f/2.2 and autofocus Yes. API does not name its autofocus system. Dual Pixel AF, FOV and pixel pitch are independently explicit in this model's UK launch table.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

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Front autofocus

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Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact Earjack USB Type-C, no 3.5 mm socket.

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact maker earjack row. USB Type-C earjack is distinct from a physical 3.5 mm socket.

Audio features

Dolby Atmos7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 5 October 2026Dolby Atmos printed page 97.

Dolby Atmos8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202401/20240125145825791/SM-G99X_UM_EU_RR_Eng_Rev.1.1_210304.pdfRead 5 October 2026Dolby Atmos section printed page 120.

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

27Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete printed device layout pages 4-5 shows top and bottom microphones.

38Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202401/20240125145825791/SM-G99X_UM_EU_RR_Eng_Rev.1.1_210304.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete own-model device layout printed 14 shows top, rear and bottom microphones.

Network

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Network

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Exact A53 source expressly names LTE and 5G. HSPA is not inferred.9Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a536bzkneubRead 7 October 2026The exact SKU 2G and 3G band tables list GSM and WCDMA, so GSM and UMTS are stored. HSPA is not inferred.

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026GSM, LTE and 5G explicit. The WCDMA/UMTS band list establishes UMTS. HSPA is not inferred.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19009Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a536bzkneubRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-A536BZKNEUB GSM850/GSM900/DCS1800/PCS1900 table. No US model union.

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B89Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a536bzkneubRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU UMTS band notation. WCDMA is not renamed HSPA without express source.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer band identifiers with printed frequency/AWS qualifiers, not individual channel frequencies.

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B20, B26, B28, B32, B66, B38, B40, B419Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a536bzkneubRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU FDD list followed by TDD B38/B40/B41. Region and physical configuration match existing UK/EU reference.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer band identifiers with printed frequency/AWS qualifiers.

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n1, n3, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n789Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a536bzkneubRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU 5G FDD Sub6 and TDD Sub6 table, normalized N to n. No US mmWave model bands borrowed.

N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer Sub6 band identifiers with printed frequency/AWS qualifiers. No mmWave absence inferred.

5G modes

SA, NSA12Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p2.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact connectivity paragraph explicitly all non-US-mmWave units support SA and NSA Sub-6. Exact EU maker band table matches Sub6 scope. US mmWave hardware is excluded.

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5G mmWave

No14Reviewsuomimobiili.fi/testissa-samsung-galaxy-a53-5gRead 7 October 2026Exact Finnish European review explicitly only Sub-6 and no mmWave, matching exact EU SM-A536B FDD/TDD Sub6 table. Verizon version has different hardware.

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Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

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Wi-Fi calling

Yes19Retailer pagedeviceguides.ee.co.uk/samsung/galaxy-a53-5g-android-12-0/specificationsRead 7 October 2026EE UK exact device Network table explicitly Wi-Fi calling Yes under Android 12. Carrier and plan dependence retained. Not a promise for every EU carrier.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact ax 2.4/5 GHz table supports Wi-Fi 6. Review Wi-Fi 6E claims are excluded.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.11Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

5.01Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, Samsung Scalable Codec15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Speakers paragraph expressly lists supported SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC and Samsung Scalable Codec, with no aptX HD or Adaptive. Launch Android 12/One UI 4.1 build scope. File playback codecs are not wireless codec evidence.

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NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS9Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a536bzkneubRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU Localizacion table GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo/QZSS. Constellations do not establish dual-frequency GNSS.

GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

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Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 2.01Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

USB 3.2 Gen 11Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

No12Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p2.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact USB paragraph explicitly no video out and no wired screen mirroring. Maker MHL No alone would not prove all wired-video protocols.

Yes3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026Explicit wired DisplayPort over USB-C with HDMI adapter, up to 4K60.

IR blaster

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FM radio

No12Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p2.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact connectivity paragraph explicitly no onboard FM receiver. Streaming radio applications are separate.

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Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Optical, under-display12Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p2.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact Controls paragraph explicitly under-display optical unit, separate from ultrasonic premium models.

Ultrasonic, under-display3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

2D19Retailer pagedeviceguides.ee.co.uk/samsung/galaxy-a53-5g-android-12-0/specificationsRead 7 October 2026UK carrier EE exact named device Security table explicitly 2D face recognition. Finland review corroborates front-camera-based recognition. Carrier page has unrelated A33-like body/chip typos, those values excluded. Exact maker manual confirms face recognition but does not itself classify 2D/3D.

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Sensors

Accelerometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, RGB light sensor, Virtual proximity sensor9Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a536bzkneubRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU Sensores table. Virtual proximity remains explicitly virtual, not a counted physical proximity sensor. RGB light and Hall named directly.

Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

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Haptic motor

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Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

4,860mAh3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Exact table footnote states rated minimum 4860 mAh, separate from typical 5000 mAh.

3,880mAh3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026Explicit rated minimum for this model, separate from typical capacity.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

5,000mAh3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

4,000mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

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Battery type

Li-Po5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Li-ion6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-most-affordable-high-end-Galaxy.522690.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

ASamsung Galaxy A53 5G

Use case	Hours (h)
Web browsing	18
Video playback	18
Audio playback	60
Talk time	42

Source9Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a536bzkneubRead 7 October 2026Exact EU 6 GB/128 GB 5000 mAh page publishes up-to Wi-Fi internet 18 h, wireless video playback 18 h, wireless audio playback 60 h and 4G LTE talk 42 h. Also up-to LTE browsing 16 h, noted separately instead of duplicate web row. Detailed brightness/volume/network test conditions are not published here. Not measured active-use endurance.

BSamsung Galaxy S21 5G

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	20
Audio playback	68
Talk time	33

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Up-to wireless video and wireless audio playback, plus 4G LTE talk time.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

25W3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Handset explicitly 25 W Super Fast Charging, separate adapter sold separately.

25W6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-most-affordable-high-end-Galaxy.522690.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Own power-consumption section explicitly handset maximum 25 W.

Wired charging standards

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USB Power Delivery 3.0 PPS, AFC, Quick Charge 2.03Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

No14Reviewsuomimobiili.fi/testissa-samsung-galaxy-a53-5gRead 7 October 2026Exact Finland charging paragraph explicitly wired USB-C is only charging method and no wireless charging. Maker US family support agrees but no US measurements transferred.

Yes3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Wireless charging power

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15W6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-most-affordable-high-end-Galaxy.522690.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Own power-consumption section explicitly wireless maximum 15 W.

Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

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Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

Yes10Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-A536B/DS EU manual Charging other devices, printed page 8: use USB cable to charge another mobile device with this device battery. USB connector may be needed. No output wattage inferred.

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Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Maker sustainability paragraph explicitly removes charger plug from A series package.

No6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-most-affordable-high-end-Galaxy.522690.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Own European review standard box excludes charger.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

740points15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact European 6 GB/128 GB review Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core 740 points. Android 12/One UI 4.1 May 2022 patch. Firmware build and benchmark power mode are unstated, no Default label assumed.

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Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

1,878points15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same exact configuration Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core 1878 points. Android 12/One UI 4.1 May 2022 patch, firmware build/mode unstated.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

636points15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same exact configuration standalone 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 636 points. Unlimited 621, ordinary Wild Life 2293 and stress stability 97.8% are distinct and excluded. App minor version/single-run mode unstated. Android 12/One UI 4.1 May 2022 patch.

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AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

409,976points15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same exact European 6 GB/128 GB review Antutu v9 Total Score 409976 points. Android 12/One UI 4.1 May 2022 patch. Minor app version/build/mode unstated. Not Antutu v8 or component score.

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Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

729.6nits5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026X-Rite i1Pro 2 nine-position maximum-brightness average 729.6 nits, full-screen white. Brightness sensor enabled. Exact European 6 GB/128 GB. Android 12/One UI 4.1, May 2022 patch, precise firmware build unstated. Single-position max 766 and prose 761 are separate.

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PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

250Hz5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display prose/table explicitly 250 Hz PWM worst case. Exact brightness level/build unstated, European 6 GB/128 GB Android 12/One UI 4.1 May 2022 patch.

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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Drop resistance class

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Repairability class

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SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

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In the box

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In the box

USB Type-C to Type-C cable, SIM ejector tool, Leaflets20Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact matching 6 GB/128 GB European review unboxing complete list. No case, protector or mains adapter. Smartphone itself is implicit. Finnish review separately corroborates cable/tool/documents.

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Links

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Product page

www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A536BZKNEUB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A536BZKNEUBRead 5 October 2026

www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-G991BZADEUA2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-G991BZADEUARead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

searchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact original UK 6 GB/128 GB SKU. Live feed lacks body/radio/battery groups, so missing fields are not silently inferred.

searchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK SM-G991BZADEUA maker specification table.

Manual

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdf7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact native EU English manual cover SM-A536B/DS.

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202401/20240125145825791/SM-G99X_UM_EU_RR_Eng_Rev.1.1_210304.pdf8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202401/20240125145825791/SM-G99X_UM_EU_RR_Eng_Rev.1.1_210304.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original native English EU guide cover includes SM-G991B/DS.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 7 October 2026Samsung UK voluntary smartphone warranty table states 24 months, from first purchase and proof of purchase required. Product card exclusions take precedence. Battery/accessories have different periods. International one-year program only for later eligible devices is not substituted.

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