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Samsung’s mid-range phone game is, historically, pretty weak. So is Apple’s, to be fair, leaving it to Google and the Chinese smartphone giants to fill in the gaps.
When I first saw the Galaxy A53 I had my hopes that Samsung had turned a corner, offering a balance of specs, features, and stylish design that not only bests Apple’s latest iPhone SE, but could be a genuine rival to the best of Xiaomi, Oppo, and Honor.
I don’t mind holding my hands up and admitting I was wrong. Well, in part. I think the Galaxy A53 is a better phone than Apple’s SE, and there’s an awful lot about it that I like: a great design, excellent software support, waterproofing, and capable cameras.
But it’s let down by desperately disappointing performance that’s in fact worse than its immediate predecessor, the Galaxy A52s – so you should probably buy that instead.
DESIGN
One of the best things about the Galaxy A53 is its design. Most mid-range phones look either plain or downright ugly, but Samsung has made an effort to make this look the part.
Available in black, white, peach, or blue, this is built from
