Galaxy M53 5G Review: Dimensity 900 Powerhouse, 120 Hz Display, Over 9 Hours of Battery Life

In late April, Samsung introduced a new contender in the mid-range segment: the Galaxy M53 5G. This phone boasts a youthful design, powerful specs with the Dimensity 900 chipset, and a high-quality camera system. So how does the Galaxy M53 5G perform? What about its camera capabilities and battery endurance? Let's delve into the Galaxy M53 5G review to uncover its intriguing features.

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Galaxy M53 5G Excels in Performance with Dimensity 900

First off, let's summarize the specs of the Galaxy M53 5G for your reference:

• Display: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus panel, Full HD+ resolution (2,400 x 1,080 pixels), 120 Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio.
• Operating System: Android 12 (with One UI 4.1).
• CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 900.
• RAM: 6 GB or 8 GB (supports up to 8 GB of expandable RAM).
• Internal Storage: 128 GB or 256 GB.
• Battery: 5,000 mAh, supports 25 W fast charging.

Galaxy M53 5G boasts impressive specs in its price range, featuring the Dimensity 900 chipset.

Galaxy M53 5G is equipped with the Dimensity 900 chipset. This chipset is being chosen by many manufacturers for its strong performance and high stability. It handles daily tasks smoothly, such as browsing Facebook, YouTube, or playing popular games like Arena of Valor, without any lag.

The RAM Plus feature expands the RAM by up to 8 GB for the Galaxy M53 5G.

To better understand the performance of the Galaxy M53 5G, let's delve into its performance scoring section!

- Performance Score of Galaxy M53 5G

In this section, I'll use specialized performance benchmarking software like GeekBench 5, 3DMark, and PCMark. Before sharing the results, let's quickly go over the conditions for benchmarking as follows:

• Battery level must be between 90 - 100% (battery below 90% can affect the device's performance and results).
• Avoid charging the battery while benchmarking.
• Conduct 3 consecutive benchmarks and take the average result after 3 runs.

How will the Galaxy M53 5G demonstrate its power through performance benchmarking?

First, I'll benchmark the device's performance using two applications: GeekBench 5 and PCMark. Here are the results I obtained:

- GeekBench 5:

• Single-Core Score: 683 points.
• Multi-Core Score: 2,146 points.
• GPU Compute Score: 2,570 points.

- PCMark: 8,654 points.

Results of GeekBench 5 test (left and center) and PCMark (right) on the Galaxy M53 5G.

Next up, I'll perform the Wild Life Extreme benchmark using the 3DMark software to assess this phone's graphics processing capabilities. As you can see in the image below, my Galaxy M53 5G scored a total of 611 points with an average FPS of 3.70. Additionally, the temperature and battery level remained stable at 34 degrees Celsius and 97% respectively throughout the test.

Results of the performance test with Wild Life Extreme software on the Galaxy M53 5G.

Finally, I conducted the most intensive test, the Wild Life Extreme Stress Test (repeated 20 times), to evaluate the stability of the Galaxy M53 5G when performing heavy tasks over an extended period (such as gaming, video editing, etc.). You can check the results in the image below and pay attention to the stability (marked as Stability) to assist me.

Results of the performance test of the Galaxy M53 5G with the Wild Life Extreme Stress Test software.

Through the Wild Life Extreme Stress Test, we can see that the Galaxy M53 5G has achieved extremely high stability even though this test demands high processing capabilities. Moreover, what surprised me even more is that the temperature of the Galaxy M53 5G hardly fluctuated during the test (maintained at 35 degrees Celsius). This means that you can perform heavy tasks such as gaming, video editing, etc., for extended periods while maintaining the device's performance. Additionally, the battery usage of this phone only dropped by 4% after the test, from 95% to 91%.

The Galaxy M53 5G demonstrates very high stability in the test, and the temperature of the device remains remarkably cool.

- Gaming Experience on the Galaxy M53 5G

In this gaming experience section, I've selected four popular games: Arena of Valor, Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile, and Call of Duty Mobile, to challenge the power of the Galaxy M53 5G. I'll also use the Perfdog software to measure the FPS of each game. You can find the data and related information here

for your reference!

Is gaming experience smooth on the Galaxy M53 5G with Dimensity 900?

• Arena of Valor

Starting with the MOBA game 'national arena' called Arena of Valor, the Galaxy M53 5G can adjust graphics settings to nearly maximum, and the FPS can also be set to the highest level. You can see the specific graphics settings I adjusted below!

Graphics settings for Arena of Valor game adjusted on the Galaxy M53 5G.

With Dimensity 900, it seems like Liên Quân Mobile doesn't pose a challenge for the device. My gaming experience was incredibly smooth, with all movements, attacks, and skill casts being very responsive and fluid. The frame rate remains stable at 60 FPS even during intense battles with multiple opponents.

Gaming experience of Liên Quân Mobile on the Galaxy M53 5G.

• PUBG Mobile

The survival shooting game PUBG Mobile is the next challenge I have for the Galaxy M53 5G. This device can handle graphics settings up to HDR with Ultra frame rate, but I prefer playing with the highest possible frame rate, so I've reduced the graphics to Smooth with Extreme frame rate.

Graphics settings of PUBG Mobile that I adjusted on the Galaxy M53 5G.

I must say that the PUBG Mobile experience on the Galaxy M53 5G left me extremely satisfied. The average FPS reached 59.5 FPS. Actions like aiming, shooting, weapon switching, or driving were all smooth, without any stutter or frame drops. You can see more details about my gaming experience in the video below.

Gaming experience of PUBG Mobile on the Galaxy M53 5G.

• Call of Duty Mobile

Diving into the realm of shooting games akin to Call of Duty Mobile, this title demands a machine with decent graphic processing capabilities. Setting the graphics to High and frame rate to Very High, I still sought the highest frame rate achievable, thus slightly reducing the graphics and pushing the frame rate to Maximum.

Configuring the graphics settings for Call Of Duty Mobile on the Galaxy M53 5G.

With Call Of Duty, it seems that this game hasn't been fully optimized for Dimensity chips yet, resulting in frame rate fluctuations ranging from 50 to 60 FPS. Nevertheless, touch controls like movement and aiming remain smooth without any hindrances. Hopefully, further optimization for Dimensity 900 chips will be implemented in the future.

Gaming experience with Call Of Duty Mobile on the Galaxy M53 5G.

• Embark on Adventures Together

The latest game I've dabbled in is Play Together, a choice many young folks have opted for during recent lockdowns. For this game, here's the setup I've found works best, feel free to take a peek!

Configuring the graphics for Play Together on the Galaxy M53 5G.

Play Together allows Galaxy M53 5G to run at incredibly high frame rates, mostly over 100 FPS. Despite some fluctuations, at this frame rate, you'll hardly notice any stuttering or delays.

Exploring Play Together on the Galaxy M53 5G.

To sum it up, the Galaxy M53 5G provided me with a quite fulfilling gaming experience with the four aforementioned titles. Additionally, despite its lightweight nature compared to a large 6.7-inch screen device, I could comfortably game for extended periods. I assess that the Galaxy M53 5G is a highly compelling choice for performance-oriented smartphone users.

Thanks to its lightweight build, I could comfortably hold the Galaxy M53 5G for extended gaming sessions.

While there are still some minor drawbacks such as the back panel being prone to sweat and fingerprints, and some games not fully optimized to leverage the power of the Dimensity 900, I believe these drawbacks can be easily addressed without significantly impacting the overall user experience.

Galaxy M53 5G with 5,000mAh battery for up to 9 hours of usage

To investigate whether the 5,000mAh battery on the Galaxy M53 5G provides good usage time for various mixed tasks, I conducted a battery test (following the standard of TGDĐ). The specific conditions of this test are as follows:

• Engaging in 4 rotating tasks including: Playing Arena of Valor (graphics set as shown below), watching YouTube, browsing Facebook, and using Chrome.

Graphics settings in Arena of Valor adjusted for testing the battery of the Galaxy M53 5G.

• Task rotation: Each task was used for 1 hour consecutively.
• Screen brightness set to 100%, with 120 Hz refresh rate enabled.
• Wired earphones plugged in with volume at 100%.
• WiFi and social media notifications enabled.
• Battery saving mode, adaptive screen brightness, GPS, and Bluetooth turned off.
• Started from 100% battery until depletion to 0%.

The results obtained from the test are as follows:

Continuous battery usage duration of the Galaxy M53 5G during multitasking.

According to the results, the Galaxy M53 5G stands out as a smartphone with exceptional battery endurance compared to competitors in the same segment. With a 120 Hz refresh rate display and a robust 5G chip like the Dimensity 900, the battery life achieved by the Galaxy M53 5G is highly impressive. In fact, I believe the device's battery life is even better as my testing conditions for the Galaxy M53 5G were quite stringent with 100% brightness and a constant 120 Hz refresh rate.

Galaxy M53 5G ensures ample battery life throughout the day for basic tasks.

Samsung also provides a 25W fast charger for the Galaxy M53 5G, allowing users to save charging time. Below is the charging time test results for the Galaxy M53 5G from 0% to 100%:

Charging time of the Galaxy M53 5G with 25W fast charging.

As you can see, the total time to fully charge the Galaxy M53 5G is 1 hour and 50 minutes. I believe this is a reasonable charging time for a large 5,000mAh battery. Moreover, I usually have the habit of charging my smartphone overnight, so the charging time doesn't significantly affect my usage experience with the Galaxy M53 5G.

Galaxy M53 5G boasts a sleek design with a variety of impressive color options

In terms of appearance, the Galaxy M53 5G features a familiar design language found in Samsung's mid-range segment. While lacking groundbreaking innovations, this design is sleek and suitable for users of various ages.

The design of the Galaxy M53 5G is sleek, catering to users of different ages.

The Galaxy M53 5G has a plastic back finished with a metal frame. Samsung seems to maintain a distinction with its flagship products, hence most mid-range offerings from the brand still feature a plastic back. However, thanks to the plastic back, the Galaxy M53 5G is relatively lightweight, weighing just over 170 grams, providing a comfortable grip.

With a plastic back, the Galaxy M53 5G is quite lightweight, providing a relatively comfortable grip.

The camera module of the Galaxy M53 5G is square-shaped, positioned at the top left corner of the back. Samsung's arrangement of the cameras is quite simple, and the camera module is softly rounded. Upon sight, it gives a more integrated look to the back. Additionally, this camera module doesn't protrude much from the back, ensuring peace of mind when placing the device on flat surfaces.

The camera module features a square design on the Galaxy M53 5G.

On the front side, the Galaxy M53 5G features a familiar hole-punch design for the display, protected by Gorilla Glass 5 for better scratch and impact resistance. The Galaxy M53 5G's display is quite large at 6.7 inches, with Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. I consider this to be one of the best displays in the mid-range segment, considering its brightness, contrast, and color reproduction.

The Galaxy M53 5G features a 6.7-inch display with a 120 Hz refresh rate.

The edges of the Galaxy M53 5G don't have many notable features; the right edge houses the power button and volume rocker. I find this button layout positioned slightly higher than fingertip reach, sometimes making it a bit challenging to operate. The bottom edge still houses the speaker, microphone, and USB Type-C charging port.

The right edge of the Galaxy M53 5G includes the power button and volume rocker.The bottom edge of the Galaxy M53 5G is where you'll find the speaker, microphone, and USB Type-C charging port.

Galaxy M53 5G's 108 MP camera captures every moment with precision

Let's quickly go through the camera specifications of the Galaxy M53 5G for your reference:

• Wide-angle camera: 108 MP resolution, f/1.8 aperture, supports PDAF phase detection autofocus technology.
• Ultra-wide camera: 8 MP resolution, f/2.2 aperture.
• Macro camera: 2 MP resolution, f/2.4 aperture.
• Depth-sensing camera: 2 MP resolution, f/2.4 aperture.

The Galaxy M53 5G features a quad-camera setup delivering fairly impressive image quality.

Galaxy M53 5G boasts a quad-camera setup, with the main sensor boasting a resolution of up to 108 MP. In my assessment, this camera system performs quite well, catering to the majority of users' photography needs. Let's now take a look at some photos I captured using the Galaxy M53 5G!

The camera interface on the Galaxy M53 5G.

Under adequate lighting conditions, the Galaxy M53 5G's camera exhibits fast and accurate autofocus, capturing fine details well. The color reproduction is also quite accurate, without excessive processing. The autofocus speed of the Galaxy M53 5G is quite fast; I even tested capturing photos while moving in a car, and the images remained sharp and clear.

Photo captured under adequate lighting conditions with the Galaxy M53 5G.The photo I took while moving in the car still maintains good focus.

With photos taken using the ultra-wide camera, despite having only 8 MP resolution, the quality is still decent enough for me to share on social media for a 'live' experience. The plus point of images from this camera is that the details at the edges of the photo are preserved, with acceptable distortion.

Photo captured with the ultra-wide camera of the Galaxy M53 5G.

The Galaxy M53 5G also features a macro camera for capturing objects at close distances. I tried taking photos with this camera and found that the results are moderately acceptable. In good lighting conditions, the camera focuses quite easily, although the color reproduction is not as vibrant and lively as photos taken with the main camera.

Photo taken with the macro camera of the Galaxy M53 5G.

In indoor lighting conditions, photos taken with the Galaxy M53 5G have decent noise reduction, and it seems like the photos are processed to increase sharpness, giving a sharper appearance. The white balance capability of the Galaxy M53 5G is quite good in this scenario, with most photos showing colors that closely resemble reality.

Photo captured in an environment with various complex lighting conditions.Photo taken indoors with the Galaxy M53 5G.

In low light conditions, the Galaxy M53 5G produces well-exposed photos, but the edges of the photos or some dark areas may lack detail. The Galaxy M53 5G is also prone to shaking when taking photos in these conditions, so you need to hold the phone steady.

Photo taken in low light conditions with the Galaxy M53 5G.

How much does the Galaxy M53 5G cost? Should you buy the Galaxy M53 5G?

At the current time, the Galaxy M53 5G is priced at 12.49 million Vietnamese Dong for the 8 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage variant (price at Mytour may vary depending on timing and promotional programs). I believe the Galaxy M53 5G would be a worthwhile choice for users looking for a smartphone with beautiful design, powerful performance, and long battery life. Additionally, the Galaxy M53 5G boasts a high-quality display and a camera setup capable of capturing decent photos.

The Galaxy M53 5G is a worthwhile smartphone to buy in the price range of 12 million VND.

What's your assessment of the Galaxy M53 5G? Don't forget to leave your comments below for us to know! Thank you very much for reading through my article.

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