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Samsung
6 GB / 128 GB / Global / SM-A536B · Launched March 2022
Overview
NeoScore
6.3
#1445 of 6247
- Design & display
- 7.4
- Performance & hardware
- 5.4
- Camera
- 6.9
- Connectivity
- 6.4
- Battery & charging
- 5.6
Strengths
- Its 405 ppi density and 85.4% screen-to-body ratio are better than those of most phones of its time.
- The 64 MP resolution is higher than that of most phones of its time.
- Its camera stands better than those of most phones of its time, with optical image stabilization and 4K recording at 30 fps.
Weak points
- —
- Display
- 6.5″Super AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px120 Hz
- Design
- 189 g74.8 mm159.6 mm8.1 mm
- Performance
- Samsung Exynos 1280Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 475,448Better than 61% of phones
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh25 W
- Cameras
- 64 Mpx · f/1.812 Mpx · f/2.25 Mpx · f/2.45 Mpx · f/2.4
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 12
Editorial report
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G 6 GB / 128 GB / Global / SM-A536B technical sheet
The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G suits anyone looking for a 5G phone with a 120 Hz Super AMOLED display and a high-resolution main camera. This configuration pairs 6 GB of RAM with 128 GB of storage; the phone is also sold as 4 GB / 128 GB, 8 GB / 128 GB, and 8 GB / 256 GB. Storage is expandable.
The 6.5-inch display has a density of 405 ppi and an 85.4% screen-to-body ratio, both better than those of most phones launched around the same time. Its 120 Hz refresh rate is typical for its time. At 8.1 mm, the phone is thinner than most phones of its time. IP67 protection and Gorilla Glass 5 add to its design specifications.
The 64 MP camera resolution is higher than that of most phones of its time. The camera has optical image stabilization and records video at 4K at 30 fps; there is also a 12 MP ultrawide camera. Overall, its camera stands better than those of most phones launched around the same time. Other useful features include 5G, NFC, dual SIM, stereo speakers, and Android 12, with three years of operating-system update support.
Overall, the Galaxy A53 5G stands better than most phones of its time, and its display also stands better than most. Its NeoScore is 6.3. It is a fitting option for anyone who prioritizes the screen and camera in a 5G phone.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
6.28
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
6 GB / 128 GB / Global / SM-A536B
Design & display
7.4
- Display Technology Super AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 405 ppi
- 8.6
- Peak Display Brightness 800 nits
- 6.5
- Display Features Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 10-Bit Panel, Always-On Display
- 2.0
- Weight 189 g
- 7.1
- Resistance Features IP67
- 7.0
- Usable Surface 85.4 %
- 8.1
- Body Thickness 8.1 mm
- 7.8
Performance & hardware
5.4
- AnTuTu Score 475,448
- 2.4
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 5.1
- Storage Type UFS 2.2
- 5.0
- Processor Process Size 5 nm
- 7.8
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 5.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz
- 5.7
- RAM Type DDR5
- 9.0
Camera
6.9
- Sensor Size 1/1.7″
- 6.3
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 64 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Touch Focus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Time-Lapse, Digital Zoom, Optical Stabilization, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Quadruple Camera
- 0.0
Connectivity
6.4
- Connectivity Features Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+
- 3.0
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
- 6.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo
- 9.5
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
5.6
- Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
- 8.9
- Fast Charge Power 25 W
- 5.0
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 7.36
- Performance & hardware
- 5.42
- Camera
- 6.9
- Connectivity
- 6.35
- Battery & charging
- 5.57
- NeoScore rank
- #1445 / 6247
Samsung
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Samsung Exynos 1280
- Processor Process Size
- 5 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Mali-G68 MC4
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.4 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 475,448
- CPU Description
- Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, White, Blue, Peach, Cyan, Copper
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- Body Width
- 74.8 mm
- Body Height
- 159.6 mm
- Weight
- 189 g
- Usable Surface
- 85.4 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic
- Resistance Features
- IP67
- Waterproof Depth
- 1 m
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 800 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.5″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 405 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 240 Hz
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,000,000 :1
- Display Features
- Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 10-Bit Panel, Always-On Display
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Barometer
Software
- Operating System
- Android 12
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 12
- OS Update Support
- 3 years
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo
- Connectivity Features
- Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
- SAR American Head
- 0.75 W/kg
- SAR American Body
- 1.58 W/kg
- SAR (EU) head
- 0.89 W/kg
- SAR (EU) body
- 1.6 W/kg
- Max. download speed
- 2,550 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 1,280 Mbps
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 2
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP
Technical
- Model numbers
- SM-A536B, SM-A536B/DS, SM-A536U, SM-A536U1, SM-A5360, SM-A536E, SM-A536E/DS, SM-A536V, SM-A536W, SM-A536N, SM-S536DL
Product codes
- EAN
- 8806094095180
Galaxy A53 5G
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.7″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, Gyro-EIS
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
Sensor
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.7″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, Gyro-EIS
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 240 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Touch Focus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Time-Lapse, Digital Zoom, Optical Stabilization, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Quadruple Camera
Rear ultrawide camera
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Rear macro camera
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Rear depth camera
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Front camera
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.8″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/2.2
- Camera Features
- HDR
Sensor
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.8″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR
Camera system
- DxOMark Score
- 79 points
Review
- DxOMark Score
- 79 points
Product gallery
36Variant details
- Memory
- 6 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Model codes
- SM-A536B
- Market codes
- Global
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