Review Summary
Expert Rating3.5/5
Design★★★★★★★★★★ Display★★★★★★★★★★ Software★★★★★★★★★★ Camera★★★★★★★★★★ Performance★★★★★★★★★★ Battery★★★★★★★★★★
Pros
- Stylish design
- Gorgeous display
- Long-lasting battery backup
Cons
- Not ideal for gamers
- Can’t stream HDR content from Netflix
- No headphone jack
If there’s one smartphone maker which has its finger in all the pies, it’s undoubtedly Samsung. The company is behind some of the grandest Android phones launched every year. At the same time, the brand offers a slurry of affordable Android handsets under its Galaxy M range. Finally, the Galaxy A series of devices cater to those who want a flagship experience at a stomachable price point. Case in point, the all-new Galaxy A53 5G, which offers an IP rating and a brand-new 5nm SoC for just under Rs 35K. So then, should you opt for Samsung’s latest? Well, let’s find out.
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Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G might not be the fastest phone out there, but the handset still brings a lot to the table, including a versatile set of cameras, a good-looking design and a longevous software update roadmap. Coupled with its sturdy, polycarbonate, weatherproof chassis, the device could be the one for you.
The lowdown
The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G draws a lot of parallels to its predecessor, the Galaxy A52s (review), which launched a while ago. In fact, barring a beefier battery and a different SoC, you’d be hard-pressed to find any differences in the Galaxy A53 and the Galaxy A52s’ spec sheets. Unsurprisingly, the duo looks quite similar too and save for the Galaxy A53 5G’s revamped camera module, the handset is a mirror image of its predecessor. Correspondingly, if you’d like to know more about the smartphone’s design, I’d recommend you check out my review of the Galaxy A52s as well.
But, to get you up to speed, the handset employs a polycarbonate build and is available in a slew of peppy hues. I was sent the Light Blue colourway of the phone for review and to cut a long story short, the device looks downright stunning. Now, I could be preaching to a choir here but I am particularly fond of the Galaxy A-series’ pastel colourways – the shade makes the phone stand out that much more. What’s more, the device employs a matte finish at the back, which keeps smudges and stains at bay too. Now, the handset doesn’t impart a luxurious in-hand feel but, at the same time, the device doesn’t feel cheap either. Thankfully, much like last year’s model, the Galaxy A53 5G is also IP67 certified, meaning the phone can survive a drop in the pool or your bathtub.
