*Image simulated for illustrative purpose.

Highlights

Galaxy A53 5G seen from the front against a beautiful landscape that overlaps onto the screen. It shows an expansive sky over water that reflects it with a thin horizon dissecting near the middle. In the center of the screen, a man is jumping in the air with all four limps outstretched and his reflection is shown on the water.

FHD+ sAMOLED 120Hz Display

Shoot stable video like a pro

Shoot stable video like a pro

A Galaxy A53 5G is in between two landscape photos. On the left, the photo shows a beautiful mountain landscape in bright daylight. On the right, the photo shows a man sitting in front of a campfire, pointing to the stars on a dark, night sky. Text in the center reads 2 Days Battery.

2 Days Battery¹

Galaxy A53 5G in Awesome Blue, seen from the rear with water splashing around it

Water & Dust Resistant⁶

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Features

Expert Review Highlights

Fast. To the point of innovation

In 5G, your world becomes a Galaxy. Seriously fast connection means seamless streaming and sharing with your friends and family.²

²Available on selected plans on eligible 5G networks. Current availability is limited to major capital city CBDs and other select high traffic areas. Actual speeds achievable will vary depending on service availability and other factors.

Pure processing power

Time to get to work. Experience fast processing with 5nm Octa core chipset built to enable lasting power and performance to maximise speed, gaming, camera and so much more.

Hold on to your memories

It's a whole lot. With 128GB of internal storage plus support for a microSD card up to 1TB³, you've got room for all your precious moments.

³User cannot access entire memory capacity due to pre-installed content. MicroSD card sold separately. MicroSD card sold separately.

Simplicity takes the crown

The Galaxy A53 5G is designed to stand out. With the Ambient Edge blending the camera with the body seamlessly, your Galaxy is entirely beautiful and fully functional with large battery capacity inside a slimmer, matte frame.

Simplicity takes the crown

The Galaxy A53 5G is designed to stand out. With the Ambient Edge blending the camera with the body seamlessly, your Galaxy is entirely beautiful and fully functional with large battery capacity inside a slimmer, matte frame.

  • *Colour availability may vary by country or carrier.
  • *Colour availability may vary by country or carrier.

See it in 360°

  • *Image simulated for illustrative purposes.
  • *Image simulated for illustrative purposes.

A cinematic view of your world

Feast your eyes on vibrant details with the FHD+ Super AMOLED display. With the expansive 6.5-inch Infinity-O Display⁴, and enjoy vivid outdoor visibility.

*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.
⁴Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.5" in the full rectangle and 6.3" accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera hole.

Awesome screen, super smooth scrolling

Watch anything on your Galaxy A53 5G 120Hz Super AMOLED display to see how silky smooth is now a viewing experience with minimal blur, incredible detail and vivid contrast.

What a sight

Awesome camera, always sharp and steady

The multi-lens camera on the Galaxy A53 5G takes crisp, clear shots with the 64MP Optical Image Stabilisation Camera, expand your viewing angle with the Ultra Wide Camera, customise focus with the Depth Camera and get closer to details with the Macro Camera.

*Screen Image simulated for illustrative purpose.

Shoot stable video like a pro

Capture your world on-the-go. With Optical Image stabilisation, your Galaxy A53 5G records your videos more smoothly and captures finer details even in low light.

Fun times with Fun mode

Capture your funniest moments with new Snapchat Lenses updated regularly on Fun mode. Browse and try on your favourites, capture your best look and share them with your friends.

*SNAPCHAT is a trademark of SNAP INC. Filters from Snapchat Lenses may vary by country or region.
**Snapchat Lenses seen on this image are simulated for illustrative purposes.

Incredible shots with AI Image Enhancer

Photo remaster’s powerful AI automatically enhances your photos so you can upgrade your images right away.

*Image simulated for illustrative purposes.

Capture your awesomeness

With bokeh effects and dual lenses for a depth camera powered by AI, you can capture the fine attributes that make every face unique. Blur out the background and focus on the details that brings the life out from inside the frame.

1. A woman is standing in front of colorful houses. However, with the Portrait On icon above activated, the background is blurred and the shot highlights the woman. 1. A woman is standing in front of colorful houses. However, with the Portrait On icon above activated, the background is blurred and the shot highlights the woman.
*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.
2. A woman is standing in front of colorful houses. With the Portrait Off icon above activated, the background is clear and portrays both the woman and the colorful houses accurately. 2. A woman is standing in front of colorful houses. With the Portrait Off icon above activated, the background is clear and portrays both the woman and the colorful houses accurately.
*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.

Awesome battery, lasts up to two days¹

A 5,000mAh (typical)¹ battery for more time streaming, sharing, gaming and more. Quickly revive your Galaxy A53 5G with up to 25W Super Fast Charging⁵ and enable adaptive power saving to enhance the overall battery performance.

¹Estimated against the usage profile of an average/typical user. Independently assessed by Strategy Analytics between 2022 01 20 01 31 in UK with pre-release versions of SM A 536 under default setting using LTE and 5G Sub 6 networks (NOT tested under 5 G mmWave network). Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged, and many other factors. Rated (i.e. minimum) battery capacity value is 4,860mAh. 25W charger and cable required, sold separately.
⁵25W Super Fast Charging charger sold separately.

Now spill, splash and splatter resistant⁶

Rated IP67 for water and dust-resistance, the Galaxy A53 5G stands up to 1.0 meter of freshwater for up to 30 minutes.⁶

⁶The Galaxy A53 5G provides ingress protection (IP67) against dust and fresh water to a maximum of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. Please refer to user manual for further information including care/use instructions.

⁶The Galaxy A53 5G provides ingress protection (IP67) against dust and fresh water to a maximum of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. Please refer to user manual for further information including care/use instructions.

Immersive sound in the palm of your hand

A spatial experience no longer requires a studio. Immerse yourself in your favourite films, songs and videos with Dolby Atmos enriching each note with incredible detail and clarity.

*Screen image simulated for illustrative purposes.

Game Booster gives you the edge

Go for the win. Game Booster tracks your gaming patterns to optimise your device's battery life, temperature and memory, while blocking background activities and notifications so you won't lose focus.⁷

*Device and screen images simulated for illustrative purposes.
⁷Game Booster compatibility may vary by game.

Protect what matters to you

Built into the phone's hardware and software from the start, Samsung Knox protects your phone from the minute it's turned on. Offering multi-layered security, it is designed to defend your most sensitive information from malware and malicious threats.

Simply touch to unlock

Step right in. With the built-in on-screen fingerprint sensor, you can instantly log in to your apps and websites without compromising on security.

Your privacy protected

Keep your personal photos, videos, files, apps and data safe inside Secure Folder with the defense-grade Samsung Knox security platform, which protects your information from any malicious attacks. Add your password or fingerprint so that only you can access your data.

Your Galaxy. Your Way

Own something truly yours. Customise your Galaxy with One UI 4 and give your phone an edgy look to match your vibes. Create a bespoke tool that assists your tasks seamlessly and makes your favourite features readily accessible.

*Availability of One UI features, apps and services may vary depending on OS version and country.
**Actual UI may be different.

Connected hear. Connected there

Effortlessly attentive

Buds Auto Switching leads your ears to what you should be focusing on. When you're watching a movie on your tablet, an incoming call to your phone will be transferred seamlessly for you to pick up. Hang up and you’re right back where you left off.

*Auto Switch feature only available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets with One UI 3.1 or later. Certain devices and applications may not support Auto Switch.
**Galaxy devices must be logged in to the same Samsung Account to enable Auto Switch.
***Buds Pro and Galaxy Tab S7 sold separately.

*Auto Switch feature only available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets with One UI 3.1 or later. Certain devices and applications may not support Auto Switch.
**Galaxy devices must be logged in to the same Samsung Account to enable Auto Switch.
***Buds Pro and Galaxy Tab S7 sold separately.

Listen with your Buds Together

Take over the sidewalk with your best friend. Buds Together gives you the simple yet unbeatable experience of listening to songs together on-the-go.

*Buds Pro sold separately.

*Buds Pro sold separately.

Your apps on Galaxy A53 5G, now on PC

With Link to Windows, access your phone messages, notifications and other mobile apps directly on your PC.

*Users must link their Samsung Galaxy device to their Windows PC through ‘Link to Windows’ on phone and Your Phone App on PC and follow the set-up prompts, including being signed into the same Microsoft account.
**Link to Windows is preloaded on select Samsung Galaxy devices. PC (Your Phone App) requires to be Windows 10 or above. Your Phone requires Samsung Galaxy device to be on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the PC.
***Some mobile apps may restrict content to be shared on other screens or may require a touch screen to be able to interact with them.
****Some apps on phone screen may require subscription and Actual UI may be different.

*Users must link their Samsung Galaxy device to their Windows PC through ‘Link to Windows’ on phone and Your Phone App on PC and follow the set-up prompts, including being signed into the same Microsoft account.
**Link to Windows is preloaded on select Samsung Galaxy devices. PC (Your Phone App) requires to be Windows 10 or above. Your Phone requires Samsung Galaxy device to be on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the PC.
***Some mobile apps may restrict content to be shared on other screens or may require a touch screen to be able to interact with them.
****Some apps on phone screen may require subscription and Actual UI may be different.

Keep your device in tip-top condition with us

Enjoy peace of mind when you choose to buy a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. The interactive diagnostics and optimisation on the Samsung Members app makes it easy to tune up the performance of your devices, while our helpline lets you troubleshoot problems when you need the extra support.

*The available functions and features for Samsung Members app may vary by country and device.
**Device and screen image simulated for illustrative purposes.

Meet the new Galaxy A. Awesome is for everyone.

Specifications

  • Processor

    2.4GHz, 2GHz

  • Weight (g)

    189

  • CPU Speed

    2.4GHz, 2GHz

  • CPU Type

    Octa-Core

  • Size (Main_Display)

    164.0mm (6.5" full rectangle) / 160.9mm (6.3" rounded corners)

  • Resolution (Main Display)

    1080 x 2400 (FHD+)

  • Technology (Main Display)

    Super AMOLED

  • Colour Depth (Main Display)

    16M

  • Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)

    64.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 5.0 MP

  • Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)

    F1.8 , F2.2 , F2.4 , F2.4

  • Rear Camera - Auto Focus

    Yes

  • Rear Camera - OIS

    Yes

  • Rear Camera Zoom

    Digital Zoom up to 10x

  • Front Camera - Resolution

    32.0 MP

  • Front Camera - F Number

    F2.2

  • Front Camera - Auto Focus

    No

  • Front Camera - OIS

    No

  • Rear Camera - Flash

    Yes

  • Front Camera - Flash

    No

  • Video Recording Resolution

    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps

  • Slow Motion

    240fps @HD

  • Memory_(GB)

    6

  • Storage (GB)

    128

  • Available Storage (GB)

    101.0

  • External Storage Support

    MicroSD (Up to 1TB)

  • SIM size

    Nano-SIM (4FF)

  • Infra

    2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G TDD Sub6

  • 2G GSM

    GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900

  • 3G UMTS

    B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)

  • 4G FDD LTE

    B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3)

  • 4G TDD LTE

    B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)

  • 5G FDD Sub6

    N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)

  • 5G TDD Sub6

    N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500)

  • USB Interface

    USB Type-C

  • USB Version

    USB 2.0

  • Location Technology

    GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

  • Earjack

    USB Type-C

  • MHL

    No

  • Wi-Fi

    802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80

  • Wi-Fi Direct

    Yes

  • Bluetooth Version

    Bluetooth v5.1

  • NFC

    Yes

  • PC Sync.

    Smart Switch (PC version)

  • Android

  • Form Factor

    Touchscreen Bar

  • Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing

  • Dimension (HxWxD, mm)

    159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1

  • Weight (g)

    189

  • Internet Usage Time(LTE) (Hours)

    Up to 16

  • Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) (Hours)

    Up to 18

  • Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless)

    Up to 18

  • Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical)

    5000

  • Removable

    No

  • Audio Playback Time (Hours, Wireless)

    Up to 60

  • Talk Time (4G LTE) (Hours)

    Up to 42

  • Stereo Support

    Yes

  • Video Playing Format

    MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

  • Video Playing Resolution

    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps

  • Audio Playing Format

    MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA

  • Gear Support

    Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Fit e, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear Fit2 Pro, Gear Fit2, Gear Sport, Gear S3, Gear S2, Gear IconX (2018)

  • Samsung DeX Support

    No

  • Mobile TV

    No

User manual & downloads

Safety Guide

ver 2.0.0 | 6.28 MB

Nov 30. 2023

ENGLISH, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE(S.E Asia), ARABIC, BENGALI, BURMESE, CAMBODIAN, FRENCH, HEBREW, INDONESIAN, LAOTHIAN, PORTUGUESE, THAI, TURKISH, URDU, VIETNAMESE

User Manual (Android 14)

ver 1.0 | 6.18 MB

Nov 30. 2023

ENGLISH

User Manual (Android 14)

ver 1.0 | 6.6 MB

Nov 30. 2023

SIMPLIFIED CHINESE(S.E Asia)

User Manual (Android 13)

ver 2.0 | 5.81 MB

Feb 16. 2023

ENGLISH

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4. Price quoted is based on trading in a SAMSUNG GALAXY A90 5G 128GB in full working condition until date 31 March 2022. Additional $150 discount will be applied at checkout on Galaxy A53 from 18 February 2022 until 28 April 2022 unless withdrawn earlier. The trade in amount is deducted from the cost of the Galaxy A53. Available on the Samsung Online Store ( samsung.com/au/ ). Visit the website ( samsung.com/au/tradeup ) for further details, T&Cs and a list of eligible devices. This program is only available while stocks last and is subject to limited availability. Redemption of the program will be on a first come, first served basis. Eligible devices and pricing are subject to change. Excludes Samsung's Enhanced Partnership Portals and Samsung Government. Offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise advised. Discounts are not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash. The Samsung Trade-Up Program is operated by Asurion.

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