Midrange BEST Or BUST? Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Review

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G - What are they doing here? On it's own, this midrange Android phone has some great features, and some downsides. Still, some refer to this as the best budget Android phone of 2022, but can it outcompete its predecessors - the Samsung Galaxy A52s and the A52?
In this video, I dive into all the details in this Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review, to help you make the choice, should you buy the A53 vs A52S.
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Intro 0:00
Design 0:40
Display 3:56
Performance 5:02
Software 6:28
Camera 8:14
Battery 10:28
Connectivity 11:26
Sound 12:44
Wrapping Things Up 13:05

[@OGSontar]

I got mine several months ago, and I love it. I've had a Samsung flagship, the S7, and honestly, other than the size the A53 really reminds me of the flagship, both in feel and in operation. Since the S7, I've had 2 other phones prior to the A53, neither of them Samsung, and was not really happy with either of them. The latter of the two, a Motorola, was actually rather nice, in that it had a huge screen that looked really good, but that's all it had. Connectivity was spotty, leaving me stranded once, and that is why it was retired way early. I think I'll stick to Samsung phones from here on out. They just work. And they work very well, also. Even this mid-ranged one feels very well crafted, with only the plastic back hinting that it isn't a flagship prior to powering it on. Even then, for the huge difference between what I paid for this and what I'd have paid for the current flagship, well, I see no reason to spend that additional $900+. I do understand that some folks do want and need the top of the line phones, and I feel that for them, it's hard to go wrong with the Samsung S series. I just do not need that much additional functionality, when the moderately priced A53 performs so well.

[@TheEnveed]

Removing the phone jack port seems to be a you have to buy their wireless buds kind of thing lol. Wired phones will always be more reliable. No batt dying,syncing or lost connection, No one can tell me different. I have the wired adapter. Changing between another cell with the jack,I can't tell the difference. I would know. Music is apart of my being lol. Those stating it is a huge diff? Seems to be looking for an issue. If you aren't doing any serious photography,(which this model takes better photos than more expensive ones)large file loading/sharing,music tech etc,this phone is amazing for all basic needs & more. Mem expand,water resistant,No wifi issues,drop calls,lagging etc. I don't need all of that & do not want to pay for what I don't need! Money well spent, Especially when it's my OWN 😂. So if you are happy with this phone? That's what counts. With some reviews especially from those who find an issue with everything even if it's free, You have to keep that in mind or you will be all over the place..Something will ALWAYS be better.

[@ChristianAnya]

You are right man 👍👍

[@moceanpicture]

I got the blue. I highly recommend everyone adjusting the settings. I set mine to 6gigs of ram, not using 8, yet. That's a nice feature to adjust the ram. Noticeably better set on 6 ram. Also, I adjusted the gestures, so when I swipe up from the bottom it has the iphone movement to get to your opened apps. Battery lasts me two days of use. It charges from 0-100% within a little more than an hour. The camera and display are great. The speakers are louder than the flagship (S22) speakers and it comes with dolby atmos. This phone is a beast. I have no regrets. My previous phone was an iPhone 12 and this is an upgrade, no doubt.

[@simonedesanctis3887]

wow you seem very competent and well versed on the technical part. The review also felt honest and really useful for the real case uses (instead of being too nit picky as most reviewer do). It felt like you could give a real and useful advice to understand if it's good enough instead of the most optimal choice ever, which will trap people into indecisiveness between few almost identical phones of different brands

[@DeanTheDoctor]

130mbs is slow? Good Jesus, I'm thankful if I get just 10mbs from my old flash drives! 130mbs is ridiculously fast. My phones barely transfer above 30mbs. If that's not a typo, then we've really come a long way since and we are taking things for granted. Well wishes brother. 🌎✨

[@DeanTheDoctor]

@D. R. I have an LG G8, V30, and Pixel 3A. I believe that our brother here meant to say that it was 30mbps from the SD card, or that those transfer rates were from the phone to the computer and not from the SD card itself; but in any case, those speeds are nothing to be ashamed of and should be greatly praised for what they are capable of accomplishing. I may be a few years out date, but not everyone has computers or cards that are able to take advantage of those speeds, nor do they use parameters that require great data rates. Much more conservative and optimized settings can be used that can make do with very little but can accomplish a lot. Perhaps it's just a sign of how far we've come as a civilization, but it doesn't hurt to not feel the need to reach for the next piece of highest tech, and to feel more appreciation within ourselves for the things that we can do. Blessings. 🌎✨

[@DeanTheDoctor]

Thanks D.R. While those phones definitely have some years on them, they do have some of the best traits that I have seen in some phones. What is important is that the devices we use, suits our lifestyles but I've never seen a budget phone as light as the V30, nor have speakers as good as the Pixel 3A, and that great dependable all-round balance of the LG G8. It doesn't hurt that you can get any of them for dirt cheap nowadays on eBay haha. There are definitely better devices out there that perform better, (I've got my eye on the speakers of the Asus ROG's 😎) but I can wait for the prices to come down. Stay well brother 😊🌎✨

[@walker1315]

I had the a52 and then got this phone for $50 through my carrier I like having the 120 hz refresh and the longterm updates the big screen is really nice and you can add an sd card that's a plus to its a pretty decent phone I think it's all about what your looking for and the features you use everyday

[@unknownmovement]

You notice any problems or choppiness compared to the s52?

[@walker1315]

@@unknownmovement I think its a little smoother honestly but I haven't had it for to long

[@bravin_w]

@Moritz Mytem long term support with exynos or just a snapdragon processor

[@zefix3133]

@J L The problem is the comparison to the A52s. It has a pretty good performance for an even lower price

[@TheEnveed]

I agree yes....

[@Tnk_Tech_Reviews]

Nice review existing you are not bad-mouthing it

[@mmmghool]

great review. might get this, thanks

[@canubeleiveit]

I just picked it up for 149.00 and coming from an A32 5g I think I made a good choice. I would not have paid 450 though I would have just lived with what I have especially since after getting some updates the A32 actually is pretty enjoyable. I honestly believe phones are released with bugs and then those bugs get worked out with real world use and by the time your ready for a new one you actually have a decent device!

[@felipezam]

do you feel any stutter while using apps such as messaging (whatsapp), instagram, tiktok?? that's basically all i use my phone for

[@Brsrafal]

@@felipezam no studder anywhere

[@futuristicentity2417]

I am about to pick up an S21 Ultra to make up for the S22 Ultra I found a source on ebay and apparently it seems legit and is Made in Vietnam.

[@007vsMagua]

Thanks, you made me happy with my recent purchase of the A53. I just got the phones wi-fi connected and I'm really looking forward to doing the fingerprint thing. I'm moving from my 5 year old Samsung J7 Sky Pro. Just watching the file transfer using wi-fi Smart Switch, I know I'm going to like this new Tracfone I got for $220.

[@bbrown6057]

My J7 Sky Pro just took a swim in the ocean so I ordered the A53 also. How are you liking it?

[@007vsMagua]

@@bbrown6057 I'm loving it.

[@kevinpowers9024]

When I try to forward a text message. it doesn't work on my A53. Suggestions? Also, why does the clock in the center of the display need to be refreshed when you pick up the phone? The clock in the top left corner stays current, but the center clock doesn't. That's weird.

[@futuristicentity2417]

Just get an Note 10 used it supports wireless charging it's a gamble but it still apparently has SOME security updates to go. It probably even has a better cpu option as well and faster charge classic models are always better.

[@Brsrafal]

Best phone I ever owned idk why get flagship

[@SolidSnake4Ever2003]

I'm considering getting this new, with a year of bundled tracfone service for $279, or I can get a 9.5/10 condition unlocked Galaxy S10 for around ~$160. The S10 is quite a bit older by now though and I'm worried the battery will be shot. I find the newer ios versions increasingly glitchy and am having problems out of my 2020 iphone SE, plus I hate typing on the small screen. I'm so conflicted with this a53, because, people either love it and say it's great and smooth and no problems, or, people claim it's the most laggy crappy cpu ever, worse than even $50 budget phones. I just don't understand it...maybe there's large batches of defective models being produced? I can get a refurbed Pixel 5A 5G for ~$160 as well, but....there seems to be plenty of problems with them too, namely overheating, or, outright defective. Some say to give this a53 about a week, and the system will "learn" how you use the phone and the lags will go away...I don't see how that's possible though.

[@jessicabryson]

Nice review Kyle. Seems like a good budget option

[@KyleErickson]

I think so, seems like a solid little mid-ranger

[@mkzai]

@@KyleErickson But the predecessor is a more solid option compared to the A53.

[@batorian03]

@@mkzai When you want software support the A52s sadly isn't an option.

[@paulharrison8379]

I bought my family a £249 Samsung A53 5G this week in the Amazon sale. I also bought myself a half price as new iPhone SE 2020 a few months ago for £229. Both phones are fast enough. I prefer using the iPhone myself because it is smaller and because there is a fool proof switch to silence the iPhone in a work environment. The most I have ever paid for a phone was £399 for a Nokia 8. I would never pay more for a phone.

[@SolidSnake4Ever2003]

is the a53 really laggy in real life usage? I'm currently on a 2020 iphone SE and don't really like the small screen anymore, battery life was never that great, and with age it's getting worse. People say the exynos cpu in this a53 is more laggy than a $50 phone, but, I'm not sure if they're trolling or too nit picky thinking it'll act the same as a $1500 phone. I can get an a53 for around $250 or so.

[@happinessmediagroup]

I want to buy a Samsung Galaxy a53 or a73 which one is good but for me I don't take issue of missing jack serious I just need speed and camera plus processor

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

I Wish It Were A 6.8 Inch Display...But It Still Absolutely Splendid And Maybe My Next Phone...For Now I Have The SAMSUNG GALAXY A03S That I Purchased A Few Days Ago

[@Buckeyman55]

Also you did do a good and honest review. But like I said you have to use it so it will learn your habits to really get the true experience out of this device.

[@felipezam]

@J L any stutter? i basically use a phone for spotify, ig, youtube, chat

[@SolidSnake4Ever2003]

@J L thank you for the real world usage info. I desperately need a phone that won't cost an arm and a leg upgrading from a small screen iphone SE 2020. Battery life was never great, and with age it's gotten worse. The newer ios have also been increasingly glitchy...several times a day my home button won't unlock the phone until I press the power button to manually lock the phone then the home button will work. I was looking at several year old former flagships like the s10 or lg v50, but all these years later the batteries are probably shot in them leading to more headache. I wondered if updates, or, time for android to "settle in" would make this phone act better. Several places gave the a53 good reviews, while other people acted like it was more laggy than a $50 phone. I can get one of these a53 for about $250

[@LM77va]

This phone is only $199 at walmart. (straight talk) Seems like the best "mid range" phone out there.

[@aery2053]

I have a Mid Range Samsung Galaxy A53 upgraded with 256 GB and i do play codm i must say it is pretty darn smooth on normal graphics. Try the phone out

[@invokedawolf]

Picked it up but swapped the A53 for the 2022 Motorola Edge with 256 internal. I think I made the better choice.

[@bryans8656]

I have several friends that have Samsung phones and they think highly of them. I'm deeply mired in the Apple ecosystem these days so when I finally replace my iPhone 6s Plus it'll be with the latest iPhone SE (a better fit for my retirement budget).

[@KyleErickson]

The SE is the opposite to some extent in that it has all the flagship internals, without all the bells and whistles, still a really solid little phone

[@EQ11]

I got a A53 5G, and hold it for a whie I'm thinking on the long term, 4 years security update until Android 16 is a great deal....

[@PerpetualPreponderer]

Is that PWM flicker at 04:54???

[@Brsrafal]

Gotta be careful with sim/sd tray only thing I don't like about this. Very fragile

[@SuperSanic..]

i need 8 gb ram 128 gb version

[@Buckeyman55]

I just gotta say. I got this A-53 5G from T Mobile when it first got released here in the US and honestly i've never owned a flagship phone and probably never will because i never can imagine paying over a 1000 dollars for a phone. And the only reason i can honestly could ever find a excuse for owning one is if your a professional photographer or your running your entire business from it. Or your someone such as yourself, and you practically absolutely need a top tier device so you can have all of your KZbin videos looking spectacular lol... But with all of that being said I put a down payment on a Google Pixel 6 i thought i did anyways, because me and the rep was on the phone for a hour or more trying to decide between the new great midrange Galaxy A-53 or the Pixel. So when i received my new phone it was the A-53 not the Pixel 6 So they worked a great deal out with me and i was supposed to send it back and then they would ship my Pixel 6. But i kept trying my hardest to not like this new A-53 but everything i threw at it it just didn't let me down, not even once. So in the end i got a brand new phone with 4 years of updates and after you use it more and more it learns your habits and works better now than when i first got it to be honest. So for my down payment on the Pixel i got to keep this device and i've honestly never been more happier with my decision, because it's the best phone i've ever owned, period.

[@coolerbanana]

So you kept the A53 in the end? How much was the down payment that ended up paying for the device?

[@The7thcornerstone]

Does this phone have NFC? I need a new phone for my Freestyle Libre 3, but the phone must have NFC functionality to work with the Libre 3.

[@boredchubbypanda]

Yes, it does.

[@piggy310]

Yes sweetheart it has NFC

[@vivekvishwanathan1989]

Bro xiomi do have its own store called as mi store

[@brandon_tuan]

Help me out here, I've been planning to buy the Galaxy A52s for a long time but recently I've been undecided on which one is better between it and the A53. With the A53 I know you're getting a lower powered chipset but advantage is 4 years of major android updates. With the A52s I know I'm getting a powered chipset but the phone will only go up to android 14 compared to the other which goes up to android 16... Any thoughts on which one I should get. Ps, I'm definitely a power user🫠

[@KyleErickson]

If it were me, I would probably get the A52s, and if I were still using the phone a couple years from now, I’d look on XDA and install a ROM from there, but I realize that’s not for everyone. I’d also expect most android versions within a year or two aren’t going to be terribly different from one another, but up to you on that front.

[@brandon_tuan]

@@KyleErickson Thanks for you insight, almost forgot about XDA😅...

[@cgfalcon9798]

A 53..is beast phone

[@DetBelly]

I have a a52s for about a year and i can say its overall better than the a53 the snapdragon 778G has a higher score than exynos better performance cameras are almost the same and the many speedtests ive seen a52s beats a53 in any conditions

[@faraz6945]

Agreed

[@vivekvishwanathan1989]

In netflix in india surprisingly supports hdr in india but in youtube it supports upto 1080@60 fps No hdr inyoutube Its night photography is one of the worst in the recent samsung midrange phone My previous a52 4g had better night photography than this a53 5g bro Really painful 3000 indian rupees ($440) for thisphonre is not worth it all.

[@kokopelau6954]

Got mine for 200 like it fine.

[@petrisalonen4893]

I skip A53 since I don't like the problematic Exynos chip. Subpar video stabilization also on A53. Good news regarding next year as Samsung has finally promised to ship only with Snapdragon chips starting next year 👏. So A54 should be a winner and I can wait for that instead, probably a spring 2023 release?

[@petrisalonen4893]

@J L A53 is a great phone and it will get Android 13 already in November 👍. Samsung has started to do everything right and my next phone will most likely be Samsung A54. OneUI is fantastic and it just gets better, I got OneUI 4.1 on my Samsung Tablet S6 and it was the best upgrade ever, even better than it's upgrade to Android 12. That speaks volumes 🥳.

[@siyandazulu7547]

Hi why A53 overheat sometimes.. 😔 😟 🙁

[@ukr009]

Because of the Exynos SoC.

[@avatargunner6776]

Just bought mine about a week ago and I love it. People kill me how they want to compare a $200 phone that is what I paid for it to a flagship which is a 1,500 dollar phone LOL you all kill me

[@piggy310]

It's not a $200 phone though, it's thoroughly midrange, you're using 2 extremes for some reason.

[@blackpoloo715]

I got this phone at Best Buy when it 1st came out and they charged me 500

[@ttautogarages]

Phone carria 199

[@Brsrafal]

Budget is motorola g pure this is midrange buddy

[@michaelcampbell5039]

Dumped this phone. Returned to Amazon I personally find it rubbish. Just my opinion.

[@ukr009]

A52s was better and everyone who compare them side to side support that statement.

[@got_to_roll]

Tried the A53 one month. Disappointed in the camera image quality and had it lock up on apps a few times. I returned it and bought an S22 plus. Very happy with my new phone.

[@tagger2449]

So yea pay 300$ more, and compere it with a 400$ phone. OMFG are you for real?

[@got_to_roll]

@Tagger I am for real. The A53 was unusable for me, not a value at any price if you have to restart the phone to close an app several times a day.

[@angied8919]

I have both phones, although the s22 plus is lightening fast I honestly prefer using my a53, it has superb speakers (better than s22)

[@got_to_roll]

@@angied8919 Agreed!

[@tagger2449]

@@got_to_roll you cant compere a 700$ phone to a 400$ phone. It's like compering a Volvo wagon versus a Ferrari, if you cant understand that, well, GL in life.

[@kanekiken-pp6nb]

It is trash it constantly overheats

[@stevenwoolard4051]

This guy is on hate with this phone.

[@pilgrum23]

I have a A53 to me it a bog ass phone, it has nothing that says wow more 2 tin cans and string

[@bikebudha01]

Could not watch this video. KZbin would not let me skip the commericials.. fuck no skip commercials...

[@huynhc35]

Removing the 3.5 mm headphone jack is okay for majority of people are using Bluetooth headphones now 😋

[@shanepatrick641]

No

[@Cp6uH_]

Unlocked, brand new А52ѕ for 200$ on a sale 🤫 Tićulica Jones.

[@ukr009]

Good deal. In Poland $350 at least.

[@scottritcey5166]

Have had this phone for 4 months and I like it. It's a little slow and studdery but for $500 including Buds live it was a decent deal. Now you can get it for $430 CAD. That's a great price. If the A54 goes back to a SD processor this will be a great mid range again.

[@felipezam]

when do you get studder? i'm considering this phone and want to hear real world experience :) have updates made it run smoother?

[@scottritcey5166]

@@felipezam It's a little better than when it came out but still not smooth. I would wait for the A54 to see if it improves or go with a Pixel 6a. Bought the Pixel 6a a couple months ago and it is very smooth and fast. The A53 has a 120hz display but the P6a runs smoother at 60hz.