It was launched in May of this year for a suggested value of R$3,500. Galaxy M53 5G it can obviously turn you away from the consumer. But now, months after its launch, this is one of the most interesting phones for those who want to join 5G without spending too much.

But, of course, the handset may also seem a bit lost in Samsung’s portfolio, which has other options for the same price, but more interesting. Check it out in the review TecMundo what the agent of the most basic lines of the brand can offer.

design and display

The Galaxy M53 5G is currently one of the best mid-range phones in Samsung’s most basic lineup. For those looking for an even more affordable option, the Galaxy M23 5G plays that role.

In the case of the M53, we have a large device with a plain appearance that brings only a “frame” to the rear for the camera set. Available in blue, green, and brown, it has a no-frills design and is fairly thin, but relatively heavy and “stretched”.

Device it is made of plastic and does not have a headphone jack (P2). Room has no significant protection against waterbeing a natural cut for the market range.

The M53’s fingerprint reader is here on the right, next to the volume buttons. But although the mobile phone brings good ergonomics, these buttons are almost on the side, making it difficult to turn the volume up or even down.

On the front we have a device with thin edges (except for the lower area, where it is larger) with a central hole for the front camera. At this point, there is not much difference when compared to the M52 5G.

The screen of the new model has the same size of 6.7 inches, Full HD + resolution, Super AMOLED + technology and a fixed refresh rate of 60 Hz or 120 Hz. There is not much difference compared to the previous model, but the quality remained.

Galaxy M53

This screen is bright, has good viewing angles and is very comfortable to play or watch. Mainly watching. So far there are no reservations, because the colors are also vibrant, although not HDR and calibrated.

The sound output is unique and low volume, but it brings balance. That is, songs do not tend to be treble at maximum volume. The downside is that there is no stereo output on the device itself as this can still be muffled depending on how you hold the phone.

performance and software

The M53’s datasheet isn’t exactly modest as it has features like NFC, its own 5G (SA), Bluetooth 5.2. But still a tool. Here we have the MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There’s also a microSD slot and RAM Plus additions that allocate memory from 2GB to 8GB.

The phone also comes with Android 12 and One UI 4.1, with the promise of three system updates. So we have a very interesting set of hardware, software and connections in this respect.

Galaxy M53 5G

It is difficult to notice crashes or even slowdowns in routine activities. So, for browsing, playing games, using your social networks or this streaming app, the M53 behaves very well. But in graphically demanding games, it is possible to notice a decrease in FPS even though the phone does not overheat, which is a positive thing.

Again about its features, we have the Edge panel with shortcuts, always-on mode, connection to Windows and the like. But it leaves out others like smart widgets and DeX mode.

Drum

The Galaxy M53’s battery still has a capacity of 5,000mAh and comes with a 15W charger in the box. The time to fully charge the device is almost two hours. Compatible with 25W chargers that tend to reduce charging time to just over 1h40. HE TecMundo Tested with 15W and 30W chargers.

Galaxy M53

Autonomy is very good, which easily guarantees a full day of use. And in that time you can include games, a few hours of video consumption, emails, social networks, and general browsing like we’ve done here.

In our tests, the M53 was still able to hold a charge at 40% until the end of the day, around 10 PM. And it goes out of the socket around 9 a.m. at 100%.

cameras

The camera array of the Galaxy M53 is also quite interesting. It has a 108MP main sensor that combines pixels to get 12MP photos. The widest angle sensor is only 8 MP, which is even lower than the 12 MP M52.

It also has two more 2 MP cameras, one for macro and one for depth. So especially in macro photography, prioritize well-lit places as the quality isn’t the best. The front camera of the M53 has a resolution of 32 MP.

The overall photos we took with the device are pretty good as it has software settings that increase the intensity of colors. These tunings aren’t very aggressive, but they do tend to soften the noise, which is a very positive thing on parts.

Additionally, images have a lot of contrast, but sometimes fail to “light up” a scene or objects too much. We even found good results with the wide-angle camera, but they are much more light dependent and provide less sharp images.

It is also worth noting that it is possible to shoot with the 108 MP of the main camera, but this puts aside HDR, but allows for images with more natural and less saturated colors.

We also achieved good results with the M53 in night scenes. It loses definition in many scenarios, but the big problem is that exposure to light tends to distort colors a bit and reduces dynamic range – especially where there’s a lot of shadow. So: photos are smoother, but not perfect. Especially with the wide-angle camera.

It is also worth noting that the 108 MP photo mode is well hidden in the camera app, which is quite intriguing as this tool is a very important point of the device.

Worth it?

Galaxy M53 5G is a very interesting phone and will be the best model for those who want to do a lot for little money. Samsung’s website lists the device for R$2,221.11*. It’s available at retail in the R$1,900 range, and the price is often even lower.

The Galaxy A53 5G is cooler if you’re already looking for extra functions, faster charging, more performance and a more robust build. Mainly because it has optical image stabilization. And there’s a curious detail: It currently costs R$2,299 on Samsung’s website, which is slightly higher than the M53.

So, even in the brand’s portfolio, the M53 seems a bit lost next to the A53. It’s hard to recommend buying. However, if you can find this device for around R$1,400, your purchase will be well worth it. It has good hardware, 5G connectivity, long battery life and cameras for most users.

*After our testing period, Samsung’s website updated the prices of the Galaxy M53 and Galaxy A53 before R$2,110 for both.

Source: Tec Mundo

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