Like last year’s model — but cheaper.
Even better than the minor spec upgrades, Samsung has improved its already strong software support policy. The A53 5G will get four years of Android OS platform updates and five years of security updates. That’s as long as Google supports its flagship Pixel 6 phones with security updates. Don’t expect to getupdates toward the end of its lifespan, but getting any kind of update five years after launch is fantastic for a midrange Android device.
Whether you buy the phone unlocked or through a carrier in the US, you’ll have one choice of storage options: 128GB. That’s a healthy amount for this price range, and if you run out of space after a few years, there’s a microSD slot for additional storage.The A53 5G features a 6.5-inch OLED with a 120Hz refresh rate, and it offers a good level of detail with 1080p resolution.
If you buy the A53 through AT&T, T-Mobile, or unlocked, you’ll get a version of the device that’s compatible only with low- and mid-band 5G — no superfast high-band millimeter wave . This is fine — mmWave is hard to find anyway. The version of the phone sold through VerizonIf you’re buying your phone through Verizon, you are likely paying for it on your monthly bill rather than at the full retail price — in which case the mmWave version is your only choice.
The Galaxy A53 5G is an easy pick if you live in the US and you’re looking to spend less than $500 on an Android phone. The Google Pixel 5A is basically the phone’s only competition, but it’s likely to be replaced soon and has a shorter shelf life at this point with only a couple more OS updates headed to it. You’d get a better camera and better software without all of the Samsung duplicates, but it’s not sold through any carriers if you’re looking to subsidize it with your wireless plan.
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