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Galaxy A53 5G

Released March 2022.8Press articlegizmochina.com/2022/03/25/samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-goes-on-sale-in-india-check-specs-and-priceRead 5 October 2026Contemporaneous March 25, 2022 report expressly says A53 5G has gone on sale starting today in India, for 6 GB/128 GB and 8 GB/128 GB. Store family first-retail month 2022-03, separate from selected UK 6 GB/128 GB specs and later UK April 1 rollout. Forecast March 27 shipping is not used. No regional hardware, bundle or price facts transferred. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Screen size
6.5in
Chipset
Exynos 1280
Main camera
64MP
Rated battery capacity
4,860mAh

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General

Series
Galaxy A3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026
Model numbers
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.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
17 March 20223Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026
Status
Not available
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
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.
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
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.
Colours
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
Form factor
Bar1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
Security support period (claimed)
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.
Security updates until
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.

Body

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Height
159.6mm3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026
Width
74.8mm3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 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
Thickness with camera bump
Not available
Folded dimensions
Not available
Weight
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
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.
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.
Back
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.
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
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.
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.
MIL-STD-810
Not available
SIM capacity
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.
Stylus
Not available
Stylus name
Not available

Display

Screen size
6.5in(16.5 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
Pixel density
404.9ppi
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.
Display type
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
Max refresh rate
120Hz3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026
Min refresh rate
Not available
Touch sampling rate
Not available
Instant touch sampling
Not available
Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Not available
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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.
Peak display brightness (claimed)
Not available
Minimum brightness
Not available
Colour depth per channel
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
HDR playback formats
Not available
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
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.
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
Cover screen size
Not available
Cover screen resolution
Not available
Cover screen refresh rate
Not available
Cover screen type
Not available

Platform

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
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
Latest stable OS (verified)
Not available
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.
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.
CPU cores
81Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
CPU configuration
CountCoreMax clock (GHz)
2Cortex-A782.4
6Cortex-A552
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.
Max CPU clock
2.4GHz
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.
NPU performance
Not available

Memory

RAM
6GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
RAM type
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.
Storage (nominal)
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.
Memory card
microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
Max card size
1TB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Rear cameras

Physical rear cameras
RoleResolution (MP)Aperture (f/)Sensor optical formatPixel size (µm)AutofocusOIS
Main641.81/1.7X inch0.8PDAFYes
Ultrawide122.2Not available1.12FixedNot available
Macro52.4Not availableNot availableFixedNot available
Depth52.4Not availableNot availableNot availableNot 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.
Number of rear cameras
4
Main camera
64MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
Maximum photo digital zoom
10×1Maker 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
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.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
Width (px)Height (px)Highest capture rate (fps)
3840216030
1920108060
1280720240
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.
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
Not available
Log recording
Not available
Video recording codecs
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.
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.
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Not available

Front camera

Front cameras
RoleResolution (MP)Aperture (f/)Sensor optical formatPixel size (µm)AutofocusOIS
Main322.21/2.8 inch0.8FixedNo
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.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
Not available
Front autofocus
No

Audio

Stereo speakers
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.
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.
Microphones
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.

Network

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.
2G bands
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.
3G bands
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.
4G bands
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.
5G bands
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.
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.
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.
Maximum modem download rate
Not available
Satellite
Not available
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.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
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
Bluetooth audio codecs
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.
NFC
Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
Ultra-wideband
Not available
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.
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
USB-C1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
USB data standard
USB 2.01Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
Video out over USB
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.
IR blaster
Not available
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.

Features and sensors

Fingerprint
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.
Face unlock
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.
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.
Extra buttons
Not available
Haptic motor
Not available

Battery and charging

Rated battery capacity
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.
Battery capacity (typical)
5,000mAh3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026
Rated battery energy
Not available
Battery type
Li-Po5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Claimed battery life
Use caseHours (h)
Web browsing18
Video playback18
Audio playback60
Talk time42
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.
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
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.
Wired charging standards
Not available
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Not available
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Not available
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.
Wireless charging power
Not available
Wireless standards
Not available
Built-in alignment magnets
Not available
Reverse wireless output power
Not available
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.
Charger in box
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.
Included adapter rated power
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Measured

Geekbench single-core
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.
Geekbench multi-core
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.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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.
AnTuTu
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.
Display brightness (measured)
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.
PWM dimming (measured)
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.
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory

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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
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In the box

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.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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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