Head exposure reference
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Full specifications. Reported SAR. The context behind your connection.
Display6.5 inches
ChipsetExynos 1280 (5 nm)
FCC identifierA3LSMA536U
RF Safe source record retrieved September 12, 2026. Regional specifications and test configurations may differ.
The SAR overview.
Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue
Head SAR0.75 W/kg47% of US localized limit
Body SAR0.80 W/kg50% of US localized limit
Simultaneous head1.44 W/kg90% of US localized limit
Simultaneous body1.53 W/kg96% of US localized limit
0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kgUS localized test values · 1 g average
Colors indicate reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. Results depend on test configuration and regional model. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers →
Additional SAR values & source information
| Hotspot (US) | 1.58 W/kg |
|---|---|
| Product-specific use (US) | 1.11 W/kg |
| Head (EU, 10 g) | 0.89 W/kg |
| Body (EU, 10 g) | 1.60 W/kg |
| FCC ID | A3LSMA536U — FCC equipment search ↗ |
| Source | RF Safe original phone profile ↗ |
| Data note | Values are reported by the RF Safe source record and have not been independently re-tested here. Zero or blank source values are shown as not listed. |
Your SAR comparison, at a glance.
Cellular-only and simultaneous-transmission values, side by side.
RF Safe source chart. Green and red compare lower and higher values within this chart; they differ from the fixed SAR ranges above. Percentage differences compare test configurations and do not predict a personal exposure reduction.
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RF Safe reference illustrations for this phone.
Body exposure reference
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General
| Phone | SAMSUNG GALAXY A53 5G |
|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Announced | March 17, 2022 |
| Availability (source snapshot) | Available |
| Price (historical source) | C$ 469.67 / ₹ 33,999 / $ 326.00 / £ 295.00 / € 335.21 |
| Model Names | SM-A536B, SM-A536B/DS, SM-A536U, SM-A536U1, SM-A5360, SM-A536E, SM-A536E/DS, SM-A536V, SM-A536W |
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~85.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Display Test | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
Camera
| Main Camera | Quad Camera: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", 0.8m, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123 (ultrawide), 1.12m 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
|---|---|
| Main Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Selfie Camera | Single Camera: 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8m |
| Selfie Camera Features | HDR |
| Selfie Camera Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
|---|---|
| Battery Test | Endurance rating 113h |
| Charging | 25W wired |
Hardware
| Operating system (source snapshot) | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 329802 (v8), 379313 (v9) GeekBench: 1891 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Internal Storage | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Connectivity
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| Loudspeaker Test | -26.5 LUFS (Good) |
Design
| Type | Bar |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm (6.28 x 2.94 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 189 g (6.67 oz) |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue, Peach |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
Network
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G |
|---|---|
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66 - SM-A536U |
| 5G Network | 2, 5, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-A536U |
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