I have the A53, and it's great. Sure, the top of the line flagship is a better phone, but at over twice the price, it was a no-brainer for me. The tiny bit of lag is meaningless in the larger picture. For the money I spent, I got a great phone, with an awesome display, a massive battery and years of updates. Maybe I'm strange, but I don't need the latest and greatest of anything to be happy. All I care about is that it works, and has the features I need. That's why I'm satisfied with my 20 year old car, instead of having to have a new one. That's why I'm perfectly content with the A53. It looks good, works great, games well, and I love it.
@@kodakblack531 I got mine through Tracfone, and ended up paying a tad over $300.00 brand new. As for why I didn't get an older flagship, there's multiple reasons. Cost, age, updates; these are just a few of the reasons, but all very good ones.
The comparison is really great. Making people to understand and choose the phone according to the budget and daily necessaries. Where mostly people just buy expensive phone for the minimal daily use.
I was heavily considering the S22+ to get the larger battery (still smaller than the A53) and larger display, but in the end, being 50% cheaper and having an SD card sealed the deal for me. My only concern is that the lag that always comes to an Android at some point will come much more quickly to the A53 and I will end up having to upgrade more quickly. I had the S7 for 6 years and it was so slow I could barely use it. I don't want to get back to that for a while. I'm still considering switching to the S22+ with 256GB, but that price difference is just too significant. Great video. Thanks.
I would highly suggest upgrading to the S22+ while you have the chance. A53 in particular is a laggy device compared to its competition, especially comparing it with the s22 series. Sure, the price jump is steep but you'll thank yourself on the long run
I've used the A52S for 6 months and now upgraded to S22+ (ultra was too big for me). While I can say the the A52S did all things right (except for the camera), the S22+ is doing everything much better but also provides the pleasure of using the device (camera included). The A52S stayed in the family (that's why I actually upgraded) but I think on the long run, the S22+ is the right choice. If you switch devices under a year or so..then stick to what you have.
you don't have to upgrade to combat lag. one thing is people always want the latest update to the OS for some reason, but Apple was actually caught purposefully making new versions of the OS slow down older models of iphone to get people to upgrade. I wouldn't be surprised if android does the same (whether purposefully or simply due to OS bloat) So, keep your phone on the OS version it shipped with (do the security update if available) and then every year or so back up your files and factory reset the device. you won't deal with lag this way.
@@rokko_fable I agree 100%, but it seems Verizon forces the updates on you. I keep denying the updates but after a while they force them. I never update unless there is some issue with the current OS/app or it is forced on me.
Seems like a mid range phone that doesn't have nearly as many compromises as normal. The processor seems to be the biggest stumbling block: have you noticed it improve on performance since you first bought the phone? Any tips for reducing hiccups?
Appreciate this review thank you, my issue is I do not like these bigger phones . 6.2 to 6.7 inch is way overkill in my opinion I much prefer 5.8 , 6.0 . I am still using my s7 edge from new which I got on contract 6 months after release. It's still holding up well with charges and zero damage on it but the usb port has a meltdown every other day . Also really like my 3.5 jack and physical home button.
@@jimmylives s7 edge is 5.8 inch with 5.5 or 5.1 cant rember display. Also I said s7 edge has physical button and 3.5 which I like. Bigger displays are pointless in my opinion so in couple years will ppl walk around with a tablet held to there ears ? So as you say they are not the same size at all. That being said it's just my preference.
@@pauljohnson9326 I hear ya. I did like the home button. I just looked it up - S7 Edge has a 5.5 inch display and the dimensions are 5.94 x 2.86 inches, while the S22 has a 6.1 inch screen and the dimensions are 5.75 x 2.78 inches .... so the S22 device is actually slightly smaller, although not by much. But I hear ya, you could have a smaller screen and keep the home button. My first phone without the home button was the LG V20, and I thought it would take me forever to adjust to the absence of the home button lol. But it ended up being a lot easier than I thought. That was my experience, anyway.
I like to use phones till they die, so I prefer flagships as the difference in performance in every category get larger the longer you go into the phones life cycle. Coming from someone who has used both S and A series phones in the past.
A series have an awesome chepsets too like snapdragon 778g it's better than snapdragon 860 It is slightly less than the Snapdragon 865 This is considered a terrible level of power, and it is also one of the processors that is considered better than what Snape Dragon offers these days, such as the 888 and the regular 8 gen 1 Watch this video and you will understand what I mean 😁
Excellent review! The A53 photos hold up really well in good light. However, I have an old Galaxy S3 that still takes really nice photos in good light. I've kept it solely for taking photos.
S3 is dead. I used one 2 years ago and i was already slow AF. Just get yourself a s8 at least for like 100 bucks. Anything under s8 is working to slow for 2022 usage. I tested this a lot
@@brandokieft9567 for S3 factory reset willl do the trick. I have galaxy note 4 (bought extra batteries, glass and cases) because i know that there will be no more accessories. Still working even in 2022.
@@Adem9458 @Brando Kieft for S3 factory reset willl do the trick. I have galaxy note 4 (bought extra batteries, glass and cases) because i know that there will be no more accessories. Still working even in 2022.
Just purchased a new s22galaxy. The main problem I'm having with it is the battery does not last near as long as previous galaxies I've had. Yes,it charges quickly,but it also uses up the battery WAY to fast under normal conditions....
I've had my S22 for 3 months now and the battery life is still not great. It doesn't always last a day, especially if I'm using Bluetooth headphones, taking a lot of pictures or watching RU-vid/netflix the battery drops quite quickly
You do omit a major difference! You can charge the S22+ Wirelessly and reverse wireless charging! I have the S21 Ultra personally which is a step up. Samsung phones come at a premium but you do get that quality software support too! I have subscribed anyway like your clarity!
Reverse wireless charging is such a useless feature. Why do you want to tax your tiny phone battery that’s highly expensive to replace and use it as a charger? Sure it’s kind of cool in a pinch but ultimately it’s more useless than a headphone jack which they deemed obsolete.
@@deleqtronica8733 it can be a useful function if somebody you are with are desperate. Or for wireless earphones. The battery in the S21 Ultra is superb anyway. I agree about the headphone jack criminal about removing that!!
Depends if you need a phone with the better chipset then the s22 but if youre just a average consumer that only use your phone for basic tasks then the a53
If you ever get to consider the A53, then consider getting the cheaper A33 because it's almost the same phone. The screen is 90Hz instead of 120Hz but the SoC is the same exynos 1280, a33 cameras are pretty good, it has the same 5000mAh battery etc and you'll save quite a bit of money. Bought a A33 for 240 for my sister and the A53 was 350..
@@carlosmiguel4756 yeah true, I've tried looking on eBay, Amazon, Onbuy etc but here in the UK the a52s is costs just as much as the A53. So I grabbed what seemed to me as a bargain, it was the cheapest at the time that I could find, a new A53 with 8GB of ram and 256GB of storage for £329! It was only £30 more for double the storage. This was on Onbuy. I need a phone which gives me bang for my buck but has long software and security support. 🙂👍🏻
if you want premium, get the s22 ultra and use it for 5 years+. Or just get something like the A53 and use it 2-4 years or until it's death. I don't feel like getting the s22 or the s22+, It's good but not that good nor the best.
I got the A53 and it is okay. Do not pay full price for this. Try and get it for $0 on a plan. I got mine for $1 month for 24 months. I am upgrading from a Samsung A8 and it has way better build quality (glass and metal finish). But the A53 does the job. If you want a S22 i would just wait for an price drop.
Nice review Cam. I just bought an A53 for £265. I replace my mobile every 5 years and this seemed the best buy. Waterproof too so can be used as satnav on the bike. Fine for an old git who doesn't worry about nits, colour saturation or what kind of plastic it is.
you will be in a world of pain with that phone if you plan to keep it that long, my mom went with an a71 to replace her older s series and now after just only 2 years it's struggling to keep up.
Very helpful review for me. I'm still surviving (barely) with a S5 Active and am leaning towards an A53. I suspect this will be a major upgrade for me (lol). A couple other positives to note with the A53. Even though it is slightly longer than my S5 its actually slightly slimmer which is a good thing. My wife will be doing a similar upgrade and will like the narrower profile. Just to show how I'm somewhat stuck on the older features, I like that the A53 still has a micro sd card up to 1TB! Works great for someone who listens to a lot of music and not on Wi-Fi all the time. Sadly, the 3.5mm jack is also gone on the A53. I'll just have to deal with it. Moving to USB-C is fine. I don't see that as a disadvantage so I'm not totally stuck in the "old".
I'm still using my S6 active. For me it's more than enough. I basically use it to read, go online now and then and listen to music. The phone is more than enough for that. Going on 4 years that I have it. Bought it refurbished in 2018 for 200 bucks. I would never pay 1000 bucks for a phone. I wouldn't even pay that for a computer. My i5 computer was 600 bucks on sale from 800.
Seems Sansung is holding back on improvements. What happened to the note without beveled edges? Square as a noot should be. No memory card slot? No 3.5 plug for headphone? And getting more expensive? Pittysuch a powerful corporation is stingy out of fear of lacking technology.
I think this year the A series is not going to do well. Samsung has made some really terrible decisions this year. The processer is a major downgrade and there is no charger, no phone case, no head phone jack included in the package.
@@fidato_ I mean look at how many people are buying iPhones when all they need would be a 200 bucks android... Marketing plays a huge role and samsung and even more apple know exactly how to manipulate customers
I got the A53 (8/256) couple of days back and it has everything I need in a smartphone at a very reasonable price with 4 years of software and 5 years of security patch updates.
I like to buy used flagships because the quality is still there after the price has been forgotten Also they tend to cost less for a couple of years old phone vs a brand new "mid range"
Nice comparison showing how far samsung flagship vs midrange. But I bought 2nd hand huawei P30 pro rather A53, I got premium phone performance and great cameranas well.
Got the A53 for my mother after her ZX compact died. It is a good all rounder. Having the SD card slot is great. Very nice video. Keep up the good work.
The shorter wider aspect ratio is amazing. Easier to type with 2 hands with a slightly wider display too, dont have to reach as much to swipe down notification bar, etc..
I’m so torn. I still have the S7edge but it’s battery needs replacing for the 4th time and it has a vertical thin pink line on the right hand side of the screen. Starting to lag a lot and has a enclosed crack across the screen(nothing sharp poking out) I’m not very decisive and have been through so many reviews my head is spinning. Thank you for your clear review.
I upgraded to S21 almost 2 years ago and I miss the S7 Edge but I've never had its battery swapped so it was sluggish as hell. Get a used S9 or S10e and you can go a while longer without upgrading.
Many, many thanks for this brilliant unbiased review. I was originally going to go for the S22 Plus as I have always spent theextra on flagship phones but in the end I decided to go for the A53 and I am really glad I did because I love it. I am more than happy with the performance, lovely display and I am very pleased with the camera(s) yes the main camera does boost colours but I always used to do that in post processing on my previous phone so that is not an issue. I find that even though the A53 does not have optical zoom, the digital zoom is EXCELLENT even up to 4x and the detail captured is very impressive. I have not tried the ultrawide so can't comment on that but I think the macro lens is fabulous on the A53 offering tons of detail with only the night mode letting it down; the results are poor in my opinion. Selfies however are great. Do I regret not spending the extra on the S22 Plus? Hell no. I am more that happy with the performance of the A53, It's saving me loads of money and does a sterling job!!
I still have the S10, works for me and I don't like too big of a screen. Thinking about the Z Flip 3 but just thinking.The A52 5G has a headphone jack, the A53 5G doesn't.
And the a53 doesn't come with a charging block. Just the wire. I learned that when I bought the phone last month. But they have an adapter that you can plug into the charging port that splits and makes it a aux output and charger
I honestly think that Samsung is selling their products for way too high of a price, I got my a50 for 250 bucks, where when it was launched the phone costed around 350 bucks. But the A52s had a launch price of 550€ and the A53 of 500. And despite the fact that tech gets better after time you get less in the box than before. I can live without the charger because I've still got the a50's brick in the box untouched, but what reason did they have to remove the 3.5mm jack??
The camera on the A53 is bad and I switched from a S9 today and returning it tomorrow. The speaker and audio for music blows me away and that's the only better thing. The front facing camera is better yes but the rear is worse. The lady said the MP is better and she recommended it. MP is NOT everything, it's the sensor and the focus isn't great on the A53 and colors aren't great either.
Stick to phones with longer support in your price range or buy cheaper phones and upgrade more often. I kinda don’t see the point anyone in buying the $1000+ phones unless there is something unique about them or meets a specific need for you. Just seems like a luxury device when there are cheaper devices so close. In spite of that get whatever makes you happy and that you can afford.
I buy used flagships, sometimes you can get them for the price of a "slightly better than crappy" entry level phone. It helps if you have a good local market. Or a trustworthy online place.
@@simonmasson3925 Another thing I would ponder is if the cameras on a new buyer phone is just as good as a 2-3 year old flagship. The tech does trickle down and like you said longer support life. App developers are going to have to update their apps at some point for the new OS so what OS the flagship is on will matter depending on the apps you use. But the average person is probably not going to be affected much either way.
@@Daniel-dj7fh the most valuable part of this phone is the 6.4 inch screen it's the perfect size plus its a galaxy so I get the Samsung OS it's a very capable phone i would put it up against the plus and base versions. There is no other 6.4 inch galaxy phone on the Samsung market. I can take this phone anywhere because of its size I feel like the s22 is a ripoff
So many people are complaining about the missing headphone jack and that there is no charger in the box. It‘s 2022 who does not already have fast usb-c chargers at home? I have one for my 4 year old phone and for my laptop too. How many chargers do I need? If you don’t have one just buy one. But getting an extra charger for every phone is just more waste for the planet. The a52 was delivered with a 15 watt charger. That’s just garbage. I appreciate the step to not include chargers anymore. And what is it with the headphone jack? I use bluetooth headphones for years now and I like it. The sound is great and you can walk around the house without taking your phone with you. I used a headphone with cable once in a while and found it really annoying. Cables always get in the way. Why do you want that? I just don‘t get it. I also appreciate that you get longer software support from Samsung nowadays. We really should not buy a new phone every two years. I hope that the performance of the a53 will hold up to it. But I am really confident the battery life will.
Watched on A53. Does what i need of it. Functions quick when i press and works well with my Buds Live and Galaxy watch 5. A series more and more par with flagships. BTW searching a comparison of both your vid first, so watched. Weeks since last.
Of course you should save money. Buy a refurbished S10+ for little money, and enjoy a peak feature set including SD card slot and headphone jack, and performance that still surpasses midrange phones 3 years later.
I bought an A53 and returned it. Horrible camera and it is too slow and also slow to take photos. It has a good speaker (impressed) and battery is good. Here is the issue. The camera is worse then any camera I've ever had. My old S9 blew it away. I ended up going with a S22. The A53 camera is slow to take photos. Forget trying to take photos of moving objects and colors come off almost fake in 50% of cases. The software and sensor is atrocious. Even compared to my fiancee's Moto stylo. It can't get close. The camera is truly the worse. The phone is a little slow also and you can't change the keyboard speed so trying to scroll is annoying with how slow it is. The camera was a huge deal breaker. My S9 was faster then this phone... I am obsessed with my S22. I absolutely love it. WORLDS better and I do mean worlds!!! You will be so disappointed with this phone. My 4 year old S9 was so much better. The S22 is amazing. No issues. The battery life isn't fantastic but better then my old S9.
I prefer flagships too, although used because it costs 1/4, just have to wait for teh right one. Just because it's a couple of years old doesn't mean they've turned to rubbish :)
The camera on the A53 is worse then any camera I've seen even compared to the old S8-S9 and even the newer mid range like my fiancee's cheaper moto stylo. The only positives is the speaker and battery FIY. This phone isn't great. The camera is horrible and forget any kind of image stabilization. It doesn't even exist on the A53. I have the S22 and it's amazing. I returned the A53. It's a trash phone. My 4 year old S9 was much better. Flagship phones are the best. I won't make thus mistake again.
@@ancientknowledge525 huh, that's your experience. I compared my A53 to my old galaxy S10+ and the A53 had: More details, better hdr and brighter picture. The S10+ had better zoom because of telephoto lens.
@@alejandronuno9829 they (A series) have more instances of botching up the picture as you can see even in this video. Now add tricky lighting or shaky hands etc. How many botched pictures are you prepared to put up with or does it matter to you? For some people, the difference is there
Great review, very helpful thank you! My S8 is still kicking but I can tell it's slowing down and on its way out. Initially was going to opt for an S20 but cannot find one that's not a refurb so that led me to start looking into the S22. Sounds like it's good but not as flashy as it's price tag 😒
@@pocoitaliano well for me my S8 is bugging and glitching so much it wouldn't even let me open twitter and yt. I think I'm going to go with the S22+ since I found a great deal for students that includes buds. Hopefully it lasts long
A 3.5mm audio jack would also in budget. The whole S-Lineup is overpriced imo, sure the tech is nice. But for the same money you pay for the s22 Ultra you can get a pc which can do everything your phone can except being mobile and take pictures way better.
I got the S22+ as I was under the impression the A53 does not have wireless charging? It's happened twice the my charging port has been faulty on 2 different phones, and wireless charging saved the day, as both times the phone had to be sent away to be fixed, with a turnaround time of about a month - the joys of living in a small town! I have an A30s as my backup phone now, and I won't lie, the S22 does give me battery anxiety - especially as we are having rolling blackouts 3 times a day in South Africa. Even though my poor backup phone is almost completely full of photos and videos that I haven't sorted yet, and is now painfully slow, the battery lasts 2 days. I must say that the port problem was only on the flagship phones, a Note 5 and a note 9. And a screen replacement for both too. The A30s hasn't given a moments trouble,;)
Excellent portrait of the information to enable me to make a choice of which Samsung phone to purchase. Did not make it to technical to the point you couldn’t understand. Thank you very much for this.
Hi thanks for the vid - what I want to know is can I use the same USB connect and charger for my new A53 or do I have to go buy a new one - seems that when I have the S10+ the standard USB conect to the wall piece was larger then the area pluged into the phone and now with the A53 they seem to be the same size and clearly does not fit into the charger peice to the wall - I short I simply plugged my old adapter into the new phone and hopefully it will charge it
I first bought the A53 and really liked it. I had to return it because it would not support the hdmi cord to plug into the TV. We use it to watch shows from our phones since we don't have internet. Samsung said only s and z phones will support the hdmi cord. I then bought the s22 and use it now. I miss the larger battery of the A53. Both phones are very good.
On Samsung TV's and some TV's that support miracast, you can use Smart View on Galaxy devices to connect to them wirelessly. No need for internet since it connects locally. It works fine on my older A71. Very little to no lag and no need to mess with cords. But of course that's not possible for everyone.
@@markscarbrough7594 So the A53 will work with HDMI if you get the adapter that you can plug your charger into? I tried HDMI to USB C cord with my A32 and A71 and it never worked. I was thinking about getting an A53 or A73 soon if this is true.
Definitely if going for the lower end phone would opt for A52s. Cheaper and quicker CPU. Get headphone jack too. For the £266 I paid for it new I really can't complain.
Thanks for the video. I am way down in the budget phones. Looking to upgrade from a32 to an a53. I like my a32 but sometimes if freeze with alot of apps open.
This was absolutely pointless, if you want a flagship get one and if you want a mid range get one. A mid range is not going to out perform a flagship don't you think that would be rather stupid from samsung. You should of instead made a video called alternates to flagships- not the same experience but close enough.
The a53 s great if you can get a carrier deal. I paid 209 usd, for the phone, service, activation and a screen protector. I think that's a steal for the phone that your getting
Yes!!!! By far. If I'm being honest my old S9 is better then this phone. The camera is absolutely horrible and the phone is slower then my S9. I upgraded to an S22. I returned my A53.
I just ordered an A53. How would you compare a Samsung s9+ (edge 🙄) to the Galaxy A53? Or are those 2 incomparable? I still find new stuff on the s9+ and the only thing i don't like is the cracked screen 😅
that's the exact swap i did last week, went from an s9+ to an a53. I like how it has a 60hz refresh rate so everything moves around way smoother but the resolution is only 1080p instead of the 1440p on the s9+. I cant compare the speeds cause idk how bogged down my s9+ was but the new one is really nice and has more storage and the camera is really vibrant and gets good shots, especially with the wide lens. its kinda annoying to not have a bixby key or headphone jack but depending on what earbuds you use it shouldnt affect too much, all the buttons being on one side make it easier to orient while in my pocket and the likes. the fingerprint sensor is also by the home key instead of on the back which is also nice. the battery life is also way longer ive noticed but that might be because of all the abuse on my old phone lol. overall i definitely prefer the new a53 over my old s9+ and at the price i got mine at ($300 at walmart) id recommend the switch if youre starting to grow out of your phone
Im very happy with my new A53 5g, and no i haven't been paying attention at all to all the new stuff, cool camera effects if people like that sort of stuff, 👍 From a 4 year old s9 edge whatever... with a cracked screen to this,? just epicness.
No comparison. Haptics build and the long term usability matters a lot. Which Samsung mid rangers lacks in a lot. I've used samsung mid rangers and i would consider it a waste of your money buying a samsung mid ranger. Go for an old Samsung flagship rather than their mid range
I just bought à samsung s20 ultra, it works great, battery Lasts for more than one day, i even have à warranty ( its from à store for used phones), no regrets until now.
I had my s7 for between 6-8 years, idk the exact amount but I got it around launch. I traded it for the deal on the s22 ultra becuz the screen had major burn in since I used it constantly for RU-vid and anime, and the battery burned out and barely lasted 30 mins, other than that I really didn't need an upgrade cuz it was still pretty snappy so I'm hoping this phone lasts just as long 🤞
@@altairibn-laahad5889 I mean it had SOME slow down. But it was surprisingly pretty fast still. I mean compared to my phone now no it wasn't lol but honestly after all that time it was still pretty snappy which was surprising to say the least. It was a little laggy but still really fast for being that old. I would've kept using it if the screen wasn't screwed and the battery wasn't so old it couldn't keep a charge. It was faster than alot of low and mid range phones I've tried recently. Like a12, a52, some other mid range phone i can't remember the name of.
I salute people like you because I couldn't last more than 3 years without upgrading my phone even if it was still working. Idk i just need new tech...
