The Galaxy A53 5G is a great value for $449, with a rich 6.5-inch OLED screen, large 5,000mAh battery, and an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. It’s a solid midrange feature set at an ...

Even though Samsung has packed in the large 5,000mAh battery, the A53 5G lasted only 36.5 hours on a charge in our labs, proving that a bigger battery doesn’t always mean more juice.