Samsung is going all-in on mid-range excellence. It set the bar high in 2021 with the well-rounded Galaxy A52 5G, and we’ve been waiting patiently to see what its successor has in store. Now, we know. The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G looks and feels like its predecessor, but its subtle upgrades should keep it among the best budget phones. Competitors have had a year to catch up, so are the minor upgrades enough to stay ahead? Find out in our Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review.
About this Samsung Galaxy A53 5G 5G review: I tested the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G over a period of seven days. It was running Android 12 with Samsung’s One UI 4.1 build on the March 1, 2022 security patch. The unit was purchased by Android Authority for this review.