Недавно вышел Samsung Galaxy A53. Как он в сравнении с A52 и какой покупать
На YouTube-канале Mobiltelefon.ru сравнили смартфоны Samsung Galaxy А52 2021 года и Galaxy A53, который вышел в 2022-м. Между ними разницы на самом деле почти нет.
Ведущий канала Mobiltelefon.ru на YouTube Евгений Макаров выяснил, есть ли смысл вместо А52 приобретать новый А53, который вышел не так давно. Если сравнивать устройства только по характеристикам, то разница между ними будет не такая значительная (см. изображение ниже). А вот что касается комплектации, то в коробке с А53 вы уже не найдёте блок питания. При этом оба устройства поддерживают максимальную мощность зарядки в 25 Вт.
В плане внешнего вида смартфоны очень сильно похожи. Правда, разъёма для наушников у А53 нет в отличие от А52, как и поддержки FM-радио.
Нет никаких изменений ни с точки зрения вибро, ни с точки зрения сканера отпечатка. Чуть чётче звучание стало на А53, но в целом оно одинаковое.
Экраны отличаются у устройств по большей части лишь частотой обновления: у А52 она составляет 90 Гц, у А53 — 120 Гц. Также различия есть в ШИМ-коэффициенте: на А53 он стал немного меньше, чем на А52.
Процессор установлен на А53 гораздо мощнее, чем на А52. Это Exynos 1280 против Snapdragon 720G. Больше стало у новинки и оперативной памяти: 6/8 ГБ вместо 4/8 ГБ. По результатам тестов тоже видно преимущество Galaxy A53: с ними вы можете ознакомиться ниже.
В Genshin Impact на низких настройках графики частота кадров у А53 при этом не достигает даже 30 к/с. У А52 эти показатели оказываются выше. В процессе игры FPS на обоих устройствах равняется уже около 20 к/с, причём А53 ведёт себя даже хуже.
В Asphalt 9 эксперт установил высокие настройки графики и FPS 30 к/с. Ниже производительность здесь оказывается уже у А52.
Brawl Stars идёт гораздо лучше на А53. В ней можно получить до 120 к/с на А53 и около 85 к/с (но не выше 90 к/с) на А52.
В Tacticool с максимальным пресетом и в режиме 90 FPS смартфон А52 выдаёт около 60 к/с в среднем. Что касается А53, то он позволяет получить примерно столько же.
В целом получается, что А53 если и превосходит А52 в играх, то совсем ненамного. То есть особой разницы между ними вы не заметите.
Samsung Galaxy A53 внешне ничем не отличается от Galaxy A52. Опубликовано живое фото тыльной панели смартфона
В Сети опубликованы живые фото тыльной панели перспективного смартфона Galaxy A53, идущего на смену нынешнему Galaxy A52. Учитывая, что современные смартфоны отличаются разве что блоками камеры, Galaxy A53 едва ли не повторит Galaxy A52: блоки камер у них одинаковы.
На полке магазина Galaxy A52 и A53 будет сложно отличить, но и в техническом плане новинка недалеко уйдёт от нынешней модели. Например, датчики разрешением 64, 12, 5 и 5 Мп, согласно предварительным данным, останутся в составе основной камеры. Что же тогда изменится? Galaxy A53 приписана более мощная SoC (Snapdragon 778G или Exynos 1200), а также увеличенная до 5000 мА·ч ёмкость аккумуляторной батареи. Экран AMOLED диагональю 6,5 дюйма сохранится, но кадровая частота повысится до 120 Гц.
Galaxy A53 выйдет, скорее всего, в марте. А в феврале ожидается премьера более доступных моделей — Galaxy A13 и Galaxy A33.
Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G, A52 4G, and A52s: Which one to buy?
In this article, we’re going to pit the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G against other Galaxy A-series devices including the A52 5G, A52 5G, and A52s.
As much as we love talking about Samsung’s flagship offerings, including the Galaxy S and Z Fold/Flip lineups, it’s hard not to look at what the company is doing in the mid-range segment. Samsung’s been busy churning out a bunch of new devices as a part of its Galaxy A-series. It launched the Galaxy A52 in March last year and followed it up with the Galaxy A52s as a mid-cycle refresh a few months later. Fast-forward a few months later in 2022, the company has now launched the new Galaxy A53 5G, which honestly feels like just another S update. In this article, we’re going to take a look at the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A52 models to find out which one’s better to buy in 2022.
Navigate this article:
- Specifications
- Design and build quality
- Display
- Internal hardware
- Cameras
- Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Samsung Galaxy A52: Specifications
Looking at the specs sheet, it’s safe to say that the Samsung Galaxy A53 isn’t a big departure from the models that hit the shelves before that. As such, it retains the same design language and dimensions and shares many hardware similarities with the Galaxy A52 5G. The only difference you’ll see is in the SoC and charging departments. Let’s take a quick at the specifications of these phones to find out how they stack up against each other.
Specification
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G /Samsung Galaxy A52s
Samsung Galaxy A52 4G
Build
- Plastic back
- Plastic frame
- Plastic back
- Plastic frame
- Plastic back
- Plastic frame
Dimensions & Weight
- 74.8 x 159.6 x 8.1mm
- 189 g
- 75.1 x 159.9 x 8.4mm
- 189g
- 75.1 x 159.9 x 8.4mm
- 189g
Display
- 6.5-inch Super AMOLED
- 120Hz refresh rate
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED (1080 x 2400)
- 407PPI
- 120Hz refresh rate
- Infinity-O display (centered hole-punch cutout)
- 800nits peak brightness
- Eye Care Display low blue light certification
- 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED (1080 x 2400)
- 407PPI
- 90Hz refresh rate
- Infinity-O display (centered hole-punch cutout)
- 800nits peak brightness
- Eye Care Display low blue light certification
SoC
Samsung Exynos 1280:
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- 2x Cortex-A78 @2.4Ghz + 6x Cortex-A55 @2.0GHz
- Mali-G68
- Galaxy A52 5G:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
- 2x cores @2.2GHz + 6x cores @1.8GHz
- Adreno 619
- Galaxy A52s 5G:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
- 4x cores @2.4GHz + 4x cores @1.9GHz
- Adreno 642L
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
- 2x cores @2.3GHz + 6x cores @1.8GHz
- Adreno 618 GPU
RAM & Storage
- 6GB/8GB RAM
- 128GB/256GB internal storage
- microSD card slot (up to 1TB)
- 6GB + 128GB
- 8GB + 256GB
- 4GB + 128GB
- 6GB + 128GB
- 8GB + 256GB
Battery & Charging
- 5,000mAh battery
- 25W Super Fast Charging
- No charger in box
- 4,500mAh
- 25W fast wired charging
- 15W charger included
- 4,500mAh
- 25W fast wired charging
- 15W charger included
Security
In-display fingerprint scanner
In-display fingerprint scanner
In-display fingerprint scanner
Rear Camera(s)
- 64MP f/1.8 Main (with OIS)
- 12MP f/2.2 Ultra-wide
- 5MP f/2.4 Depth sensor
- 5MP f/2.4 Macro
- Primary: 64MP IMX686 f/1.8, OIS, AF, tetra-binning
- Secondary: 12MP f/2.2, ultra-wide, FF
- Tertiary: 5MP f/2.4, macro, FF
- Quaternary: 5MP f/2.4, depth sensor, FF
- Primary: 64MP Sony IMX686 f/1.8, OIS, AF, tetra-binning
- Secondary: 12MP f/2.2, ultra-wide, FF
- Tertiary: 5MP f/2.4, macro, FF
- Quaternary: 5MP f/2.4, depth sensor, FF
Front Camera(s)
Port(s)
- USB Type-C
- No headphone jack
- USB Type-C
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- USB Type-C
- 3.5mm headphone jack
Audio
Connectivity
- 5G
- LTE
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4G+5GHz)
- Bluetooth 5.1
- 5G
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi
- NFC
- MST
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- LTE
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi
- NFC
- MST (Not available in India)
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Software
One UI 4.1 (Android 12)
One UI 3.1 based on Android 11
One UI 3.1 based on Android 11
Other Features
- Four years of major OS upgrades
- Five years of security updates
- IP 67 water and dust resistance
- Samsung SmartThings Find
- IP 67 water and dust resistance
- Samsung SmartThings Find
As you can see, all three phones in this comparison are not significantly different from each other. Even the newer Galaxy A53 5G looks more or less the same on paper which means it’s just a marginal upgrade, at best, and a side-grade and arguably a downgrade when looked at more practically. Let’s dive deep into individual sections to see how they go head to head.
Design and build quality
There are only a few differences between the new Galaxy A53 5G and the older Galaxy A52 models, and it starts with the design. The design is also largely the same and you’ll be hard-pressed to find the differences between these phones. But if you look closely, the new Galaxy A53 5G features a slightly tweaked camera housing. The camera bump, instead of protruding abruptly like on many phones, is eased into the back of the phone with a slight curvature. It’s similar to how OPPO does it in the Find X3 Pro and the X5 Pro, but the Galaxy A53 5G’s curvature isn’t as pronounced.
The Galaxy A53 5G is also ever-so-slightly shorter and thinner, but that’s about it in terms of the physical design differences. The Galaxy A53 5G measures 8.1mm in thickness while the A52 models measure 8.4mm. They all weigh the same, though. All phones in this comparison also have a plastic back and Gorilla Glass 5 on the front covering a 6.5-inch AMOLED panel. They’re all available in some fun color options including black, white, and blue, but there are some exclusives like the ‘Awesome Mint’ in case of the Galaxy A52 5G and ‘Awesome Orange’ in case of the Galaxy A53 5G. You can check out our Galaxy A52 colors and Galaxy A53 5G colors articles to check out the available colorways of each of these devices.
All these phones also have an in-display fingerprint scanner, a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera on the display, and IP67 certification. It is, however, worth pointing out that the new phone in this comparison misses out on the headphone jack while all the Galaxy A52 models had one. The lack of a headphone jack is still somewhat of a deal-breaker for many shopping for a mid-range phone, so this one might go in favor of the older Galaxy A52 phones.
All things considered, it’s safe to say that all these phones follow a very similar design language. You’d probably have a hard time distinguishing between them if it wasn’t for the slightly tweaked camera module. The fact that all these phones have the same design isn’t necessarily a deal-breaker. In fact, it’s better as it narrows down the points of differences, thereby making it somewhat easier to make a purchase decision.
Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Samsung Galaxy A52: Display
The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and A52 5G are virtually the same when it comes to the display too. We’re looking at a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ panel with support for up to 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ certification. It’s also protected by Gorilla Glass 5, as we mentioned earlier. Samsung is using the same display for the Galaxy A52s too. Only the 4G variant of the Galaxy A52 features a lower 90Hz refresh rate panel instead of 120Hz. All of them, however, have the same peak brightness of up to 800 nits and a max resolution of 2400 x 1080. Samsung is known to offer good displays on its devices. As we mentioned in our Galaxy A53 5G hands-on piece, this panel looks good for the most part. The colors pop, and even the bezels surrounding the display are thin enough to make the phone look modern.
Internal hardware
One of the biggest differences between the new Galaxy A53 5G and the older Galaxy A52 models has to do with what lies inside these phones — the chipset. Samsung is using the in-house Exynos 1280 processor for the Galaxy A53 5G. This is the company’s mid-range octa-core chipset that’s fabricated on the 5nm node. For those of you who are curious, it features two performance-oriented Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.4GHz and power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores running at 2GHz. It’s paired with the Mali-G68 MP4 GPU to handle the graphics.
As for the older Galaxy A52 models, there are a few different chipsets at play. The Galaxy A52s is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset whereas the Galaxy A52 5G is rocking the Snapdragon 750G. The 4G variant of the Galaxy A52 gets a Snapdragon 720G chip. The SD778G handily beats all the other chips mentioned in many resource-intensive tasks including gaming. We’ve also seen the Snapdragon 778G perform better than the Exynos 1280 across many benchmarking applications including Geekbench 5, Antutu, and more. The Exynos 1280 does have a slight advantage in the power-efficiency department against the SD778G, but we think you’re better off getting the A52s if you like to frequently push your phone to its performance limits, simply because the Snapdragon 778G is a fantastic chip.
Going against the Snapdragon 750G, the Exynos 1280 once again misses out on the performance front. The performance difference may not be as significant as it is when compared with the SD778G, but the 750G outputs better multi-core results overall, thereby giving it a slight edge across many workloads including gaming. The Snapdragon chip once again takes a hit on the efficiency front as we’re looking at 8nm versus 5nm transistors with the Exynos 1280 SoC. Even going against the Snapdragon 720G that’s powering the 4G variant of the Galaxy A52, the Exynos 1280 barely manages to keep up. There’s not a significant difference between the two when it comes to benchmark numbers including both single-core and multi-core tests. This means you shouldn’t notice a significant difference between the two as long as you’re not pushing these phones to their limits.
The chip situation on the Galaxy A5x series is quite interesting, and older devices start to make more sense at lower prices.
With all that being said, it’s safe to say that the Snapdragon 778G-powered Galaxy A52s is the better phone overall when it comes to performance. It packs the better performing chip out of all phones in this comparison, which is weird considering the Galaxy A53 5G is the newer device. The Snapdragon 750G-powered Galaxy A52 also beats the Galaxy A53 5G across many workloads, so we once again recommend picking up the older phone if you care about the raw performance. The Exynos 1280 is ever-so-slightly better than the Snapdragon 720G in terms of the overall performance and efficiency, but there’s no denying that you might be able to buy the 4G variant of the Galaxy A52 so significantly less money compared to the Galaxy A53 5G — and depending on how your 5G situation is looking in your region, it might make more sense to stick to 4G for another few years.
If you observe this comparison from a performance perspective, then the Galaxy A53 5G starts to look like a downgrade from the Galaxy A52s that launched before it. The Snapdragon 778G is a solid chipset in this space and you simply can’t go wrong with that even in 2022.
The base variant of the Galaxy A53 5G, A52 5G, and the A52s 5G, all come with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Galaxy A52 4G packs 4GB RAM instead of 6GB for the base variant but it keeps the 128GB storage. You can configure all these devices with a maximum of 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, so no differences there. It’s also worth mentioning that all the Galaxy A-series devices in this comparison also support expandable storage via a microSD card. You can add as much as 1TB of storage, which is pretty good. This is true for the 4G variant too.
The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G also gets a sizable upgrade in the battery department. It touts a 5,000 mAh battery over the smaller 4,500 mAh unit found inside the Galaxy A52 phones. The additional capacity, coupled with Exynos 1280’s power efficiency chops should easily allow the Galaxy A53 5G to last for an entire day, even with heavy use. The rest of the phones in this comparison have a 4,500 mAh battery. As you can see in the specifications sheet, all the Galaxy A-series phones in this list also support 25W fast charging.
That being said, none of them are bundled with the necessary 25W charger inside the box. Heck, the new Galaxy A53 5G doesn’t even come with a slower 15W power adapter, which is yet another downgrade from the Galaxy A52 phones that launched before it. This is a bit of a bummer, especially in the mid-range segment as there aren’t too many phones that ship without a charger in the box in this price range. So is this really an upgrade in favor of the Galaxy A53 5G? Not really if you don’t have a spare charger since that’s simply asking you to spend more money on top.
Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Samsung Galaxy A52: Cameras
Whether you buy the Galaxy A53 5G or the older Galaxy A52 devices, you’re going to get the same camera setup. All these devices feature a quad-camera setup consisting of a 64MP f/1.8 shooter with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide, and 5MP depth and macro cameras. Notably, you also get the same 32MP f/2.2 selfie shooter that rests on the center-aligned punch-hole cutout on the display. While we’re not looking at a hardware-level improvement in the camera department, you can expect them to deliver a reliable camera experience overall. They may not be on par with flagship-grade optics, but Samsung’s mid-range camera game is pretty commendable. You might want to take a look at our Google Pixel 5a review if you’re on the lookout for some other reliable camera options in this price range.
We’re adding some camera samples captured using the Galaxy A53 5G below, so be sure to take a look at them. Overall, we’d say it takes some decent photos for a phone in this price range. The main camera produces some Instagram-ready pictures, while the ultra-wide camera is pretty decent too. In terms of video, the Galaxy A53 can shoot video up to 4k/30However, it is worth noting that there’s no stabilization, so you might want to invest in a tripod.
Samsung Galaxy A53 vs. A52: What are the major differences?
The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is a perfectly fine mid-range phone with a great 120Hz display, but minor downgrades from the Galaxy A52 5G make it a weaker value.
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Samsung's Galaxy S and Z Fold/Flip lineups may get all the media attention, but the Galaxy A series offers some incredible devices at much more affordable prices. As a follow-up to 2021's Galaxy A52, the Korean smartphone maker announced the Galaxy A53 in March 2022. While it's been supplanted by this year's Galaxy A54 on our list of the best Samsung phones, it still finds its place among the best budget Android smartphones. But how does the A53 compare to its predecessor, and is it worth upgrading from an A52? Let's find out.
Price, availability, and specs
Interestingly, the Samsung Galaxy A53 arrived at a lower MSRP than the A52 5G, at least in the U.S. The latter started at $500, while the A53 5G came in at $450 when it first launched. This is despite the Galaxy A53 having a more efficient chipset and a longer battery life.
It's clear that Samsung was aggressively attacking the similarly-priced Pixel 6a with its mid-range phone. However, today, you can still get the Galaxy A53 at a discount on Amazon and other retailers. Even before the newer Galaxy A54 came along, the Galaxy A53 sold at prices as low as $300 during the 2022 holiday season, making it $150 cheaper than its retail price. Now that the Galaxy A54 has arrived, you can typically find last year's Galaxy A53 selling for around $350 on Amazon, but you'll undoubtedly be able to find other discounts as time goes by.
The Galaxy A52 is no longer being sold new — at least not in an unlocked form. However, it's still available from some carriers like AT&T, where it's being sold for its original 2021 $500 asking price. That makes it a non-starter, although if you're looking for a bargain, you can find some pretty good deals on renewed or gently-used Galaxy A52 models on Amazon.
Samsung Galaxy A53 Samsung Galaxy A52 5G SoC Exynos 1280 Snapdragon 750G RAM 6GB 6GB Storage 128GB, expandable by MicroSD (up to 1TB) 128GB Battery 5,000mAh 4,500 mAh Ports 1x USB Type-C USB-C, Headphone jack Operating System Android 13 with One UI 5.1 Android 11 with OneUI 3.1 (Can update to Android 13) Front camera 32MP f/2.2 32 MP f/2.2 Rear cameras 64MP f/1.8 primary, 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide, 5MP f/2.4 macro, 5MP 5/2.4 depth 64 MP f/1.8 primary, 12 MP f/2.2 ultrawide, 5 MP f/2.4 macro, 5 MP f/2.4 depth Dimensions 159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1mm, 189g 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4mm Display type 6.5″ 1080p OLED, 120Hz 6.5″ 1080p OLED, 120Hz Weight 6.67 oz 189g IP Rating IP67 IP67 Price $450 $500 (Original starting price) Design and build
At first glance, you'll find it hard to find the differences between the Galaxy A52 and A53. Both phones look the same, with the latest A-series entrant featuring a slightly tweaked rear camera housing. Samsung's 2022 mid-ranger also misses out on a headphone jack, but it is unlikely that many people will be bothered by its absence. They also sport Gorilla Glass at the front, a plastic back, an in-display optical fingerprint scanner, a punch-hole display, stereo speakers, and IP67 certification. The Galaxy A53 is 0.3mm thinner than the older model, but there's no change in its weight.
Display
The Galaxy A53 and A52 5G are identical in the display department. They feature a 6.5-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display with HDR10+ certification protected by Gorilla Glass 5. With a 120Hz refresh rate, animations and UI interactions will look silky smooth on both phones. The 4G-only variant of the A52 also featured a similarly-sized display but with a lower 90Hz refresh rate.
Unlike high-end Galaxy S and Fold devices, the mid-range Galaxy A-phones don't feature an adaptive refresh rate. This means the display will not adjust its refresh rate dynamically to save battery life. In direct sunlight, the display panels on the two Galaxy A phones can reach 800 nits.
Samsung's phones are known for excellent displays, and its mid-range offerings won't disappoint in this aspect. Both Galaxy devices feature the Always On Display, which you can customize a fair bit.
Chipset
The Galaxy A53 comes with Samsung's mid-range octa-core Exynos 1280 chipset fabricated on the 5nm node, one of the first in the A-series to opt for an Exynos processor over a Snapdragon chip. The Exynos 1280 packs two performance-oriented Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.4GHz and power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores running at 2GHz. This is paired with ARM's Mali-G68 MP4 GPU clocked at 1000Mhz.
It is not really an upgrade over the Snapdragon 750G ticking inside the Galaxy A52 5G and even a downgrade compared to the A52s 5G's Snapdragon 778G chip. On the bright side, since the Exynos chip is based on a newer process node, it is more power-efficient than the Snapdragon SoC. We also did not face any performance hiccups on the phone, even while playing heavy games. And this was after switching to the phone from the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The camera app is the only place where you might see a bit of lag and stutters.
The Exynos 1280 chip uses a newer modem that supports both mmWave and sub6GHz 5G connectivity. This is a major upgrade, especially if you live in a city where 5G networks are already live and want the fastest possible mobile data speeds, though it's still outclassed by the current list of the best 5G phones out there.
Camera
The Galaxy A53 and the A52 are the same in the camera department. Both devices feature a quad-camera setup consisting of a 64MP f/1.8 shooter with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide, and 5MP depth and macro cameras. Even the front 32MP f/2.2 selfie shooter remains unchanged. Samsung's mid-range phones provide decent imaging performance, and the A53 does not disappoint in this regard despite no hardware improvements. But that's only in daylight.
Just like the Galaxy A52, the A53's camera performance starts unraveling in low light. And when trying to take photos of moving subjects in such conditions, they will almost always be blurry. The imaging performance of Samsung's mid-range Galaxy A phones is poor, and it is time for the company to address this weakness. There's not much to say about the macro and depth cameras, either. Their quality is below par, and you rarely get useful shots from them.
Overall, the Galaxy A53's camera quality is not as good as the Google Pixel 6a, so if camera performance is your top priority, you may want to consider the Pixel smartphone. If you are more interested in Google's offering, check out our Pixel 6a vs. Galaxy A53 comparison to help you decide.
Software support
Samsung offers among the best software support in the industry for its mid-range and premium devices. The Galaxy A52 launched with Android 11 and One UI 3.1 out of the box, and the Korean smartphone giant promises to provide it with three years of OS updates and four years of security patches. This means the phone is guaranteed to receive the Android 14 update that should release in 2023. It will also continue to receive security patches for another year after that.
With the A53, Samsung promises even longer software support of up to four years and security patches for five years. Since it launched with Android 12 and One UI 4.1 out of the box, it will receive OS updates until Android 16 or March 2026, with security updates for another year after that. The Galaxy A53 sets the benchmark in terms of software support that other mid-range phones should follow, even bettering Google's mid-range Pixel A-series.
Both phones received the Android 13-based One UI 5 update in the last quarter of 2022. Android 14 will be the last major OS update for the A52, and it will only receive security updates after that.
Battery life and charging
The Galaxy A53 packs a bigger 5,000mAh battery than the 4,500mAh cell of the A52. Coupled with a more efficient 5nm chipset, the A53 easily makes it through a day of heavy use. With light-to-moderate use, we could get the phone to last more than 48 hours, with still 20% left in the tank on the third day.
Both phones support 25W fast charging, though Samsung is no longer bundling a power adapter with its mid-range Galaxy A-series phones. If you don't already have a USB-PD fast charger, you'll have to spend extra money to get one, but at least that means you get to choose from among the best USB-C PPS chargers on the market.
Due to the bigger battery, the Galaxy A53 takes slightly longer to charge than the A52. A full top-up should take roughly 75 minutes. Compared with the competition from OnePlus, Oppo, and even Xiaomi, that's definitely on the longer end. Plus, there's no wireless charging for added convenience.
Should you upgrade?
The Galaxy A53 5G is not really an upgrade over the A52; it's more of a side-grade, with a slightly bigger battery and some minor tweaks. Its only saving grace is that it costs $50 less than its predecessor. If you live in the U.S., there are a few decent options in the mid-range segment. Get the Galaxy A53 if performance is not your priority, or consider picking up the Pixel 6a for its performance and camera.
Now that the Galaxy A54 has launched, it stands to be a worthier upgrade over the Galaxy A52. Although its improvements are relatively minor over the A53, those changes add up over a two-year cycle. It should also go without saying that if you're looking at a new A-series phone, the real choice today is between the Samsung Galaxy A54 and the Galaxy A53. While you can save a few bucks by getting a renewed or used Galaxy A52, you may find yourself lamenting that choice after software support for the A52 ends with Android 14 later this year.
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G