Overview
NeoScore
5.9
#1787 of 6247
- Design & display
- 7.6
- Performance & hardware
- 4.5
- Camera
- 5.9
- Connectivity
- 6.5
- Battery & charging
- 5.6
Strengths
- At 7.4 mm thick, it is among the slimmest phones of its time.
- At 176 g, it weighs less than most phones launched around the same time.
- Its 108 MP resolution is among the highest of its time.
Weak points
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- Display
- 6.7″Super AMOLED1,080 × 2,408 px120 Hz
- Design
- 176 g77 mm164.7 mm7.4 mm
- Performance
- MediaTek Dimensity 900Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 500,100Better than 62% of phones
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh25 W
- Cameras
- 108 Mpx · f/1.88 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.42 Mpx · f/2.4
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 12
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Samsung Galaxy M53 technical sheet
The Samsung Galaxy M53 suits buyers after a Samsung phone with a large display and high camera resolution; its main trade-off is the lack of optical image stabilization. The 6.7-inch display uses Super AMOLED technology. Its 120 Hz refresh rate is typical of phones launched around the same time, so that figure is not a standout. The display also includes Gorilla Glass 5 and Always-On Display.
At 7.4 mm thick, the phone is among the slimmest of its time. Its 176 g weight is lower than that of most phones launched around the same time, a combination that may appeal to buyers who prioritize a slim, light design. The camera has a 108 MP resolution, among the highest of its time, and records 4K video at 30 fps. There is also an 8 MP ultrawide camera. The absence of optical stabilization remains a limitation of the main camera.
Connectivity is better than that of most phones launched around the same time: the Galaxy M53 supports 5G and NFC, along with dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, and dual Nano-SIM. This version has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of expandable storage. The battery has a 5,000 mAh capacity and supports 25 W fast charging. Its overall NeoScore is 5.9. It is a fit for buyers who prioritize a large display, a slim and light body, and high camera resolution.
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.
Prices in United States
Selected variant
6 GB / 128 GB / Global / SM-M536B
Design & display
7.6
- Display Technology Super AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 394 ppi
- 8.3
- Peak Display Brightness 800 nits
- 6.5
- Display Features Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, 120Hz
- 2.0
- Weight 176 g
- 8.4
- Usable Surface 85.3 %
- 8.1
- Body Thickness 7.4 mm
- 9.2
Performance & hardware
4.5
- AnTuTu Score 500,100
- 2.5
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 5.1
- Storage Type eMMC 5.1
- 2.0
- Processor Process Size 6 nm
- 7.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 5.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz
- 5.7
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
5.9
- Sensor Size 1/1.67″
- 6.4
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 108 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Quadruple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
- 8.0
Connectivity
6.5
- Connectivity Features NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE
- 3.0
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 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 n78
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
- 7.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
- 9.5
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
5.6
- Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
- 8.9
- Fast Charge Power 25 W
- 5.0
- Battery Features Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 7.6
- Performance & hardware
- 4.46
- Camera
- 5.91
- Connectivity
- 6.5
- Battery & charging
- 5.57
- NeoScore rank
- #1787 / 6247
Samsung
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- MediaTek Dimensity 900
- Processor Process Size
- 6 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Mali-G68 MC4
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.4 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 500,100
- CPU Description
- Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Green, Blue, Brown, Black, White
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- Body Width
- 77 mm
- Body Height
- 164.7 mm
- Weight
- 176 g
- Usable Surface
- 85.3 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Ion
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 800 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.7″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,408 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 394 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Display Features
- Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, 120Hz
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 12
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 12
- OS Update Support
- 2 years
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 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 n78
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
- Connectivity Features
- NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
- SAR American Head
- 1.31 W/kg
- SAR (EU) head
- 0.6 W/kg
- SAR (EU) body
- 1.53 W/kg
- Max. download speed
- 2,770 Mbps
Audio
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos
Technical
- Model numbers
- SM-M536B, SM-M536B/DS, SM-M536B/DSN
Product codes
- EAN
- 8400000135443
Galaxy M53
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung HM6
- Resolution
- 108 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.67″
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 9 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung HM6
- Resolution
- 108 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.67″
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 9 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Quadruple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
Rear Ultrawide Camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Rear Macro Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Rear Depth Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Front Camera
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
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Variant details
- Memory
- 6 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Model codes
- SM-M536B
- Market codes
- Global
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