Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Name: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Brand: Samsung
Price: 1379 MYR

Release 2022, Mar 159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm Android 12, One UI 4.1

RM 1,379.00

Source last updated 14 Oct 2024 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Exynos 1280Chipset 256GB, 8GB RAMRAM & Storage Quad: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS +Rear Camera Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable batteryBattery

A 120Hz Super AMOLED panel at 6.5 inches is the standout here, paired with an Exynos 1280 chipset and 8GB RAM to keep everyday tasks moving smoothly. Storage sits at a generous 256GB, with microSDXC support if you need more room. It runs Android 12 with One UI 4.1 on top, and the side-mounted fingerprint sensor keeps things quick to unlock.

The camera setup leans on a 64MP main sensor with OIS, joined by a 12MP ultrawide, plus 5MP macro and depth sensors for the extras. A 32MP front camera handles selfies. Battery capacity is 5000mAh with 25W fast charging, and the phone carries IP67 dust and water resistance, a feature not every phone in this price bracket bothers with.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G price in Malaysia starts from RM1379. It comes in Black, White, Blue, and Peach, with 5G connectivity and stereo speakers rounding out the package.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status: Release 2022, Mar

Performance

Processor: Octa-core (2.4 GHz & 2.0 GHz)
Chipset: Exynos 1280
GPU: Mali-G68
RAM & Storage: 256GB, 8GB RAM
External Storage: microSDXC
OS: Android 12, One UI 4.1
Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery
Fast charging 25W

Screen

Display size: 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~85.4% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
Display type: Super AMOLED, 120Hz

Body

Dimension: 159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm
Weight: 189 g (6.67 oz)
Body Type: IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)
Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach

Connectivity

SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Data Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G
Wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
USB: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio: Unspecified

Sensors

Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass

Camera & Video

Rear Camera: Quad: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS +
12 MP, f/2.2, 123? (ultrawide), 1.12µm +
5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) +
5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera: 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
Selfie: HDR