Samsung Galaxy A53 5G UW

Starts at $13.88/mo

Color

Storage

128 GB

New or existing customer

Payment options

This item is currently only available for Express Pickup.

Overview

Looking for an awesome smartphone at a great price? The new Samsung Galaxy A53 5G UW is the new 5G¹ smartphone from Samsung that provides the awesome, Galaxy experience at a phenomenal price point with premium features. Watch videos on the Super AMOLED screen for a crystal-clear view and listen through stereo speakers for a surround-sound feel. And, with a long-lasting battery, you don't have to worry about stopping to charge when streaming your favorite content. Enjoy the 6.5-inch screen² and take in all your favorite content on the go, wherever you are, at 5G speeds. Use the sophisticated camera system to snap selfies, portrait shots and more, and flaunt your new smartphone's sleek design with the Galaxy A53 5G UW's modern, sleek look and feel.

Reviews

3.7

250 reviews

57% of reviewers recommend this product.

Nice phone ... when it works

RCStrunk . 3 months ago

I Purchased two of these phones for my twin daughters about a year and a half ago. Both phones had issues within the first year. One stopped recognizing the SIM card and you could not make phone calls. The SIM card was replaced and the phone still didn't work even after a factory reset. i.e. the issue was the phone not the SIM card. The second phone would become unresponsive and you would have to hold the power button until it shut off. After a restart it would work for a while and freeze up again. It got to the point where it would not boot up at all. Version replaced both phones as they were still under warranty. After a few months one of the replacements has now died. It's completely unresponsive. Version is sending another replacement. (Thank you Verizon). I do not recommend this phone. Good picture and features, but there is something wonky with the electronics. Buyer beware...

Samsung - 2 months ago

Hello there RCStrunk, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us about your Samsung Galaxy S53 5G UW. We understand how important these devices are to you especially given to your daughters for their safety. We are always happy to help our customers with any difficulty they are experiencing with a Samsung device. You can always reach out to the Samsung Support Team for one on one assistance and we have a range of articles to help our customers with their troubleshooting on their own timeframe. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Samsung

Samsung has still not fixed software so phone works in our 2017 Rav4, a common issue with some care models

cnc1 . 5 months ago

It is a known issue that you sound like a garbled robot to people you call from certain year cars using bluetooth, including our 2017 Rav4. You can just search "A53 robotic voice" to see. And Samsung has admitted it. But after 1 1/2 years, it's still an issue. This is a safety issue, not being able to make emergency calls from the car. Also, frequently calls won't go through, and increasingly, when I call, people can't hear me / I can't hear them at all, but the call is in progress. This is the worse phone I've ever had. I wish I had returned it when I first found out about the bluetooth issue, instead of foolishly thinking Samsung would fix it.

Samsung - 5 months ago

Hey cnc1, thank you for taking time out of your day to share your thoughts with us about your Samsung Galaxy A53. If you haven't done so already, we recommend reaching out directly to the Samsung Support Team through our website. They can work with you one on one to troubleshoot the audio quality and help with the connectivity as well. You can reach out to them at any time to work with them one on one. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Samsung

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Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Storage

32 GB (Subject to availability)

Rear camera

Rear camera

(Main) 50MP AF F1.8 + (Macro) 2MP F2.4 + (Depth) 2MP F2.4 + Flash

Rear camera

Main: 50MP (F1.8) | UW: 12MP (F2.2) | Macro : 5MP (F2.4) Flash (Y)

Rear camera

13MP AF F2.2 + Flash|Macro 2MP F2.4|Depth 2MP F2.4|Portrait, Hyperlapse

Colors

5G Ultra Wideband available in select areas. 5G Nationwide available in 2700+ cities.
Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.5" in the full rectangle and 6.3" with accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera lens.
Wall charger sold separately; use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. To avoid injury or damage to your device, do not use incompatible, worn or damaged batteries, chargers or cables. Supports up to 25W Super-Fast Charging. For more information on your device, please visit www.samsung.com.
MicroSD card sold separately.
Single Take captures images and video up to 10 seconds.
Consistent with IP67 rating, water-resistant in up to 1M (3 feet) of water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue / dry after wet.
Private Share features for both the sender and receiver require Galaxy mobile devices with Android 9 or later and the Private Share app.

Specs

Design

Colors

Awesome Black

Height

6.28 in

Notable Materials

Metallic coated frame

Width

2.94 in

Weight

6.67oz

Depth

0.32 in

Accessibility

Auditory

Hearing Aid Support, Live Caption, Live Transcribe, Real-Time Text, Sound Amplifier, Sound Notifications

Voice Assistant

Google Assistant, Bixby

Mobility / Cognitive

Switch Access

Hearing Aid Compatibility

M3/T3

Overall

Accessibility Shortcut, Android Accessibility Suite

Visual

Magnification, Text and display, TalkBack, Select to Speak

Network

SAR

Head : 0.99 W/Kg | Body-worn accessory : 0.81 W/Kg | Product specific(wireless router) : 1.08 W/Kg | Simultaneous transmission : 1.55 W/Kg

FCC ID

A3LSMA536V

Global & Roaming Network

LTE (Global): B3, B7,B 20, B28 | UMTS Quad: B1, B2, B5, B8 | GSM Quad: B2, B3, B5, B8 | 5G: n78

5G Ultra Wide-Band

n260, n261 (high-band / mmWave) | n77 (mid-band / C-band)

Battery

Standby Time

Up to 14.58 days

mAh (per hour)

5000mAh (non -removable)

Powershare

Usage Time

27.68hrs: 4G | Up to 19.75hrs: 5G

Wireless Charging

Fast Charge

Yes

Camera

Rear Camera

Front Camera

32MP (F2.2)

Video

Rear: 4K | Front: 4K

Performance

Processor

Exynos1280,Octa Core 2 x 2.4GHz + 6 x 2.0GHz

Android 12 (S OS)

Expandable Memory

Up to 1TB

Security

Fingerprint, Facial recognition

Hotspot

4G: 10 devices | 5G: 10 devices

Memory/Storage

6GB + 128GB

Display

Screen

6.5" Super AMOLED, FHD+, Gorilla Glass 5

Aspect Ratio

20:9

SKU#

SMA536VZKV

What's in the box

Galaxy A53 5G UW
Pre–Installed SIM Card
USB-C to USB-C Cable
SIM Eject Pin
Terms and Conditions
Quick Reference Guide

5G Ultra Wideband available in select areas. 5G Nationwide available in 2700+ cities.
Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.5" in the full rectangle and 6.3" with accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera lens.
Wall charger sold separately; use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. To avoid injury or damage to your device, do not use incompatible, worn or damaged batteries, chargers or cables. Supports up to 25W Super-Fast Charging. For more information on your device, please visit www.samsung.com.
MicroSD card sold separately.
Single Take captures images and video up to 10 seconds.
Consistent with IP67 rating, water-resistant in up to 1M (3 feet) of water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue / dry after wet.
Private Share features for both the sender and receiver require Galaxy mobile devices with Android 9 or later and the Private Share app.

Reviews

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G UW Reviews

3.7

250 reviews

57% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Nice phone ... when it works

RCStrunk . 3 months ago

Samsung - 2 months ago

Samsung has still not fixed software so phone works in our 2017 Rav4, a common issue with some care models

cnc1 . 5 months ago

Samsung - 5 months ago

DO NOT BUY

Heatherlee . 7 months ago

Worst phone I have EVER purchased by far. Very slow, everything takes about a minute to load. Even typing is slow. I've gone through 3 different phone cases because it's impossible to find one that fits. And I'm not paying $40 on a phone case. DO NOT BUY THIS JUNK PHONE.

Samsung - 5 months ago

Hello Heatherlee, thank you for your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy A53. If you haven't done so already, we recommend adjusting the motion smoothness setting in your settings app. Under display you can adjust the motion smoothness from standard to adaptive. This will increase the refresh rate of your device and help with the speed. You can also look in to expanding the storage capacity of your device as well to help with the speed. If these two measures do not resolve this difficulty, please reach out to the Samsung Support Team through our website for assistance. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Samsung

JUNK

Patrick . 1 year ago

Huge problems trying to access the internet while utilizing data. Long delays to receive txt messages, occasionally hours . Not like the old Samsungs. Stay away!!

Samsung - 10 months ago

Hi Patrick... Thank you for your feedback of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G UW. Your opinion is welcomed as we continue to innovate and improve on our product design and functionality. When you get a chance, please read the following articles that should help with the connectivity and messages on your device. "Use 5G on Galaxy phones and tablets", "Galaxy phone or tablet Wi-Fi connection issues", "Issues with mobile network connection on Samsung phone or tablet", "Samsung phone has slow mobile data speed", and "Messages on Samsung phone are slow, do not send, or cannot be received". Feel free to contact Samsung Support for further assistance. Thank you for being a valued customer. -Bethany Samsung

Nice phone

ChetB . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Pixels make this ph a good fit for quality phots

Samsung - 10 months ago

Hi ChetB... We appreciate you taking the time to review the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G UW. We value all feedback as we continue to innovate and improve on the design and functionality of our products. We're glad you are enjoying the camera quality of your device! Pease reach out to Samsung Support if you need any assistance. Thank you for being the best part of Samsung. -Bethany Samsung

Great camera

Melissa . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Love the camera!!! Takes amazing pictures. So much better than my s22

It's exactly what I expected higher end budget device

Eightball971 . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Ive been using Samsung for a while now since started with S8+ then S9+ and loved them both so have stuck with Samsung. Recently I switched from using the Samsung A03's since it was unusable for me but I am a heavy user and A53 has kept up for the most part so far the first thing I noticed was how light it was felt so much better to use in one hand the screen is bright even outside supports super fast charging it has 6GB ram my opinion the least amount a phone should have in 2023 so should keep up and the in 128GB internal storage should be enough for me but also has up to 1tb external sd card I think it's a solid choice for the majority of people it's going to do everything you need it too

Wothless

wd081802 . 1 year ago

Workers great with 5G, but willnot work with any other band. LTE will not connect to the internet and I keep getting the letter E and no internet connection. This phone sucks will move to motorola.

Samsung - 10 months ago

Hey there Wd081802, thank you for taking time to share your feedback with us on your Samsung Galaxy A535G UW. If you have already checked with your service provider and have ensured coverage, please reach out to the Samsung Support Team. They can assist you with troubleshooting. We also have articles available on our website about manually troubleshooting the connectivity of your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Samsung

Don't Buy This Phone

Tanya . 1 year ago

Samsungs reply to my review is a joke. I don't need instructions on sound settings, I've received two defective phones, I've been with Verizon for 18 years and am strongly considering changing carriers because of this. I've been trying to get different model replacement for 4 days and am getting nowhere. Been on hold for 25 minutes today. I wish LG still made phones. I'm reluctant to try another Samsung.

Samsung - 10 months ago

Hey Tanya, we are so grateful to you for sharing your thoughts on your Samsung Galaxy A53 5G UW. Without knowing who you have spoken to regarding the device audio quality and replacements, we recommend reaching out to the Samsung Support Team for further assistance. They can review warranty, help ascertain if the device is functioning as intended and offer solutions. We appreciate you being a Samsng customer. -Elizabeth Samsung

S G A53 5G

1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Excellent choice for a fair price. The only drawback is that it doesn't come with a charger!!

FAQs

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G UW FAQs

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G UW . Mar 10, 2024

Will not let me call others. Not receiving phone calls.

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

Please be sure to contact us so that we can troubleshoot this issue. https://www.verizon.com/support/contact-us/#mobile -Natasha

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G UW . Mar 10, 2024

Will not let me call others. Not receiving phone calls.

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

Please be sure to contact us for assistance in troubleshoting this issue. https://www.verizon.com/support/contact-us/#mobile -Natasha

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Neal . Jan 25, 2024

Outright cost of A53 ?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support2 months

The full retail cost of the A53 is $499.99. ~Jesse

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Frank . Aug 25, 2023

Is this phone compatible with my samsung buds+ and Active watch 2?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support7 months

To check an accessory or product's compatibility, go to that item's sales page, clicking on the underlined ‘Check compatibility’ link at the top of the item’s sales page. -John

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Wolf . May 14, 2023

Does a charger come with this

Answer from Samsung11 months

Greetings Wolf, thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to ask us your question about the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G UW. The Galaxy A53 5G box includes: the Galaxy A53 5G UW, pre-installed SIM card, a USB-C to USB-C Cable, a SIM Ejector Tool, the Terms and Conditions, and a Quick Start Guide. With so many people already having compatible charging blocks from previous devices, we try to lead a sustainable future by minimizing environmental impact. Wall chargers are sold separately, if you do not have a compatible charging block laying around. Please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support if you have any questions, need help troubleshooting your devices, or if you would like to share any additional feedback with us. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support11 months

The Galaxy A53 comes with a USB-C to USB-C Cable for charging. It can be viewed via the 'Specs' section, under the 'What's in the box' area. -John

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Tracy . May 14, 2023

2 questions: Does a charger come in the box with this? Is there a headphone jack?

Answer from Samsung11 months

Howdy Tracy, thank you for finding the opportunity to ask us your question about the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G UW. As we strive to be innovative and improve the design and functionality of our product line, your feedback is invaluable to us. With so many people already having compatible charging blocks from previous devices, we try to lead a sustainable future by minimizing environmental impact so charging blocks are sold separately. The Galaxy A53 5G UW utilizes a USB-C charging port so if you have a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter, you're able to use your wired headphones with this device like normal. Simply plug in a USB-C to 3.5mm Adapter to your device, then your headphones into the adapter. You can also use the USB-C port on your device to plug in a pair of USB-C wired headphones, if you prefer wired headphones. If you think of any additional questions for us, please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a cherished Samsung customer. - Debra

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support11 months

The phone comes with a USB-C to USB-C Cable and does not feature a headphone jack. ~Jesse

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HD Calling . Feb 19, 2023

Does this phone have HD calling capability? It will not automatically connect to my wifi and network extender when I come home, I have to power the phone off

Answer from Samsung1 year

Hello there, thank you for taking the opportunity to ask your question about the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G UW. Yes, the Galaxy A53 5G UW does offer your HD Voice. HD Voice is a suite of services enabled by VoLTE (Voice over LTE) technology. VoLTE delivers voice calls over the 4G LTE network instead of the traditional voice network, providing clearer, more natural sounding audio when both parties are using HD Voice-enabled phones that are connected to our 4G LTE network. From a Home screen, tap the Phone icon Phone icon (lower-left). If unavailable, swipe up from the center of the display then tap Phone. > Tap the Menu icon (upper-right). > Tap Settings. > Tap the Video Calling switch to turn on or off. If presented, review the notification then tap OK to confirm. HD Voice service is included in your existing voice plan at no additional charge. When you purchase a current device, HD Voice is automatically added to your account and ready for you to use on your device. HD Voice calls are billed as standard voice minutes, according to your plan. If a wired headset or a Bluetooth® headset is connected to your phone, HD Voice calls may not be delivered to the headset with HD quality unless the headset is also compatible with HD Voice. Please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support for further assistance and/or troubleshooting. Thank you for being a loyal Samsung customer. - Debra

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

Great question. The Galaxy A53 device does have HD voice features. Hope this helps. -Kinquana

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SMFSr . Feb 18, 2023

How do I charge my A53 5G UW at home

Answer from Samsung1 year

Hello SMFSr, thank you for taking the opportunity to ask your question about the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G UW. The Galaxy A53 5G UW has a Type - C data cable included in the box with the phone and an ejection pin. With so many people already having compatible charging blocks from previous devices, we try to lead a sustainable future by minimizing environmental impact. Wall chargers are sold separately on the Samsung website if you do not have a compatible charging block laying around. Please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support if you have any questions, need help troubleshooting your devices, or if you would like to share any additional feedback with us. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

The A53 does come with a type C charging cable which may be used in a charging block or alternate device that has a type c receptacle. Options are available at https://www.verizon.com/products/chargers/?compatible=Galaxy-A53-5G-UW&cmp=KNC_M_C_COE_GAW_ACCESS_2023_02_BP-13546. -Loren

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Jack H . Feb 18, 2023

I’ve had an A50 for 3yrs now & am very pleased with it. Is this model the newest in the series? Also, does it have a headphone jack?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

Hello, Jack. My wife had the same phone for 2 years and there is a new version of it, the A53. Private Message us, and we can answer all your questions about the new version of the phone. *Randolph

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Alyssa . Feb 14, 2023

What is the difference between Verizon's Galaxy A53 5G UW and the Galaxy A53 5G?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

We are gland to answer all your questions! 😁 Our 5G network is ten times faster that the 4G network, the 5G UW is a premium network that is even faster that the 5G. The speed of the UW 5G is twenty times faster than the 4G. If you are interested to have more details or have another questions, please send us a private message. >Daniel

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