Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Review: One Year Later

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Video chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
00:47 - This phone is for money savers
01:51 - Design overview
02:25 - Display overview
03:55 - Performance overview
05:25 - This phone is good, with minor compromises
05:39 - Camera overview
06:29 - Extra features and fingerprint
07:08 - Pros and cons
08:20 - Look for sales
08:34 - Occasional stuttering
08:58 - Galaxy A53 5G or Pixel 6a?
10:24 - Would I recommend this phone?
10:49 - Ways to support my channel

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[andrewaaboe]

I am using the A53 5g with Android 14, UI 6.1 on May security patch. This phone does everything I need and I'm still happy with it over 1 year later.

[guyinax]

I picked up a53 5g last week at wal Mart for $199, very happy with it.

[TonkaTruck]

You nailed it... I've had mine since April 2022 and still going strong. It has gotten better with updates. My only complaint is sometimes It will disconnect from bluetooth in my car for no reason. Other than that it has been a good phone. Worth every penny.

[OggyGTA]

Apart from the speakers, which few of it's competitors can compete with, it's sold well because of the ridiculously high price of Samsung's premium phones. Pure and simple. For not a lot of extra tech, you can pay an extra $500 or £500 for a flagship phone, and when people are getting wise and buiying phones SIM/contract free, every upfront dollar you spend matters!

[GMCGUY-]

You did not mention how the phone has Dolby ATMOS and had the best Dual Speaker setup I have ever heard. It's a 9 out of a 10

[sohaibmahagri]

5 years of security updates 4 years of os update . That's pretty much why you would get this phone it's 200 used (new condition) if you look it up online. There is no phone that will last 5 years then you could even use further by installing a rom because it's a popular model you get support from the community even after 5 years.

[TihetrisWeathersby]

I highly recommend this phone, Samsung gives you a bang for your buck. I love the 120hz Super AMOLED display, It's perfect for consuming content.

[jennysroad]

I just got it unlocked for $200. Only thing, it’s a smidge slower than I’m used to but otherwise, I’m thrilled with it.

[okyqncx]

I've had it for almost a year, still works great I have no real complaints about it

Update: like a month after I made this comment it died on me lol so I bought the s23 rip

[piggy]

This actually ended up being one of my favorite phones and I've had everything from the newest iPhone to the newest Samsung Galaxy ultra...

[anoldsouldwanderer]

(accidently)Got this baby almost the next day it came out as i was looking for something because I finally broke my S8 in a motorcycle accident( I was planning to get the S23FE ) and I don't think I am disappointed by that accidental purchase. It's actually a great phone if you are not a frequent phone user and don't use it for gaming. My battery lasts for 2-3 days tops sometimes when am drowned in work. Also, the camera was surprisingly good too. It's usually out of stock these days here in India.
Edit: I rate it as a strong 9.5/10 because the face recog is a bit slow, or maybe am just a bit ugly :P

[fonv]

Definetly recommend this. I've used straight talk for years and been using a s10e for about 6 years before picking this up for $200. Main selling point for me was the storage size of 128gb. Atleast for stratightalk most phones at that price point have 64gb or less storage

[GMCGUY-]

I just bought this phone 3 months ago and I just turn it on 3 days ago WOW what a Great phone I paid $200.00 bucks for this online I had a Motorola G Stylus 4 G Version and this phone is better in everything what a upgrade and the Speakers people on this phone is Truly amazing it has dual speakers it does have Dolby Atmos go into your settings on your phone and turn it on for your videos and games it sounds awesome. This phone is the first phone I have ever had with dual speakers and they have Dolby Atmos they are loud and they sound amazing 😍 5 star phone so far I will do a update in 30 days

[bradking]

Tomorrow I will be getting my hands on that phone as it will be delivered to me, I look forward to enjoying it and seeing what it has to offer, I like that it is budget price friendly to me, not too high at all, I am gonna make a monthly payment on it right along with my phone bill, I am going form the Motorola Moto G Power 2022 to this Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, I feel like the A53 will be the winner over that Motorola. I hope it hag good speed and performance, good camera quality, good coverage and service.

[annagodman]

I also daily drive this phone for almost a year now and gotta say, it ages like FINE WINE
TIP: Turn off the virtual RAM and goodbye stutter
4 years of OS update with 5 years of security updates is worth every penny

[youshaarif]

Your saving your money advice was to the point, you are using your voice for promoting a well thought message instead of public appealing BS. Thanks mate

[PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

Today 3/27/23 Tracfone has the A53 5G on sale for $219.
I don't know how long the sale will last or how many they have in stock but I just snagged one for that price.
Good luck all and thank you for the 1 year review...

[ZulKongsiChannel]

I bought A52s 5G right after finding A53 did not come with Snapdragon..

A52s 5G update android until android 14. Which is still relevant to be used for at least until early year 2025..

[mrtenDK]

I want to upgrade my from Huawei P30 Lite and the Samsung A53 is on sale for 145$, seems like a good deal.

[sabrinamerrick]

I had the 51 and 52 on Cricket Wireless. Preferred these phones to the FE edition.