Samsung Galaxy A53 5G 128GB Smartphone 5000mAh Exynos 1280 - £399 (£302 With Any Trade In) + Free Buds Live Delivered @ Samsung

Ok deal but a52s is actually better in most ways lol

Look guys.
You can buy off ebay s7 edge for ~30 quid.
399-170=229.
Some lucky ones can also use:
-10% codes
-7.5% increased quidco cashback
-5% samsung pay+ cashback.
In total you will pay ~185 quid + the price of S7 edge.
Oh and don't forget free buds live.
Is it really that bad?
For myself the only disaster is lack of charger.

Edit:
trade-in prices dropped by £30 pounds. (edited)

FunkiestMonkey18/03/2022 10:03

Why did they bring out a52s? I have a52. Reason I ask is wondering if they …Why did they bring out a52s? I have a52. Reason I ask is wondering if they will bring out a53sRead lessRead more

The A52 was a bit sluggish and way of the competition

Brains18/03/2022 10:05

The A52 was a bit sluggish and way of the competition

A53 begins life already off the competition (edited)

I don't think there's any reason to get this over the A52s 5G. SD778G better than the Exynos in most respects. Comparison link here for those interested. Factoring in 2nd hand/discount prices on the A52s really makes the A53 look like a bad addition to a line of phones that's been very popular in the midrange market.

Edit: wait, they really shipped this without a headphone jack? Congrats, midrange phones, you're officially expensive enough to lose the headphone jack! (edited)

julian_williams_198817/03/2022 23:17

Where was the a73???

Not announced yet will be in coming weeks

Personally the A52s 5G is a better deal if your looking to getting a phone in this area I have the A52s 5G myself got no complaints

quake.ee22/03/2022 18:16

This is via epp or student portal.

Yea I realised that when I clicked back couple of times was auto logged in....

Thanks for update :)))

After watching couple reviews I'm leaning towards a33 looks same phone but cheaper and specs seem the same apart from camara ...
(edited)

absolutebeginner01/04/2022 20:41

Can one trade in any phone, including locked, non android or/and broken? …Can one trade in any phone, including locked, non android or/and broken? Also, does the phone have to power on as I have one with a dead battery? Thanks.Read lessRead more

Must power and and of course have an IMEI number

absolutebeginner02/04/2022 17:48

I am also looking at such cheap options but also have a couple non smart …I am also looking at such cheap options but also have a couple non smart phones gathering dust in a drawer.Tried to argue this point as indeed Any phone should mean any phone. If Samsung wanted a smart phone then the site should have said Any smartphone. Still, I guess not worth risking...Read lessRead more

Absolutely right, I'll look into this and contact Samsung. Need to know as week. It gives the impression its any phone, even with zero value. I'll update this chat.

MrSwitch17/03/2022 22:27

Chip looks just about on par with the snappy 778g in the A52s, bigger …Chip looks just about on par with the snappy 778g in the A52s, bigger battery as wellRead lessRead more

Camera setup on a52s is better plus it's cheaper and headphone jack (edited)

No headphone jack, no charger, average CPU (2 medium + 6 small cores), but at least comes in peach color

A52s would 100% be my choice

Has a faster SOC, headphone jack , charger in box , only thing you're losing out on is more updates

ComingInHot17/03/2022 22:42

No headphone jack, no charger, average CPU (2 medium + 6 small cores), but …No headphone jack, no charger, average CPU (2 medium + 6 small cores), but at least comes in peach color Read lessRead more

NO WiFi 6 also !

I don't think this phone was needed the a52s is a better all rounder

Well £170 trade-in value for working or non-working S7 edge is a good offer:) (edited)

OnePlus Nord 2 is a better phone with a much slicker bloat free skin and cheaper

jaju12317/03/2022 23:05

Camera setup on a52s is better plus it's cheaper and headphone jack

It's cheaper because its been out 9 months, see what the prices are like on the A53 in 9 months time I guess.

Headphone jack most can take or leave these days.

Pretty much the best midrange phone out there judging by reviews. Hot deal

I hit negative by accident , I wish hukd would put that reverse feature back , we all have little accidents in life . Hot from me anyway for a brand new latest edition Sammy .

Brains18/03/2022 10:05

The A52 was a bit sluggish and way of the competitionA53 begins life …The A52 was a bit sluggish and way of the competitionA53 begins life already off the competitionRead lessRead more

I think it might be worth upgrading to the a52s rather than a53. Am I wrong? I can't see anywhere that says why a53 is superior

MrSwitch17/03/2022 22:27

Chip looks just about on par with the snappy 778g in the A52s, bigger …Chip looks just about on par with the snappy 778g in the A52s, bigger battery as wellRead lessRead more

Comparison with the sd778
nanoreview.net/en/…-5g

The sd778 still looks like the better SOC to me.

jaju12317/03/2022 22:20

Ok deal but a52s is actually better in most ways lol

Pretty much not sure about Exynos 1280...

jaju12317/03/2022 22:20

Ok deal but a52s is actually better in most ways lol

Chip looks just about on par with the snappy 778g in the A52s, bigger battery as well

GBKC17/03/2022 22:22

Charger included?

Nope.

£180 trade in on a Mate 20 pro

ComingInHot17/03/2022 23:12

If one wants the earphones and has a broken phone (or is willing to buy …If one wants the earphones and has a broken phone (or is willing to buy one from eBay or CEX) to trade in this is actually a very good deal.Read lessRead more

A52s 5G is £295 right now from CEX at A Grade. I don't see why you'd pay £100 more for a phone that is negligibly better at best and take the risk on the very hit-or-miss Buds Live, especially given they hit £50-70 regularly when posted here.

julian_williams_198817/03/2022 23:17

Where was the a73???

Looks like they're moving the A52s 5G to the A73 line and slapping a 108MP main camera sensor on there. (edited)

What an anti climax. Bought a51 and a52 past years but going by comments this isn't an improvement over a52s

Would be great for a mid range phone but no wireless charging is deal breaker for me.

coldo18/03/2022 07:15

I hit negative by accident , I wish hukd would put that reverse feature …I hit negative by accident , I wish hukd would put that reverse feature back , we all have little accidents in life . Hot from me anyway for a brand new latest edition Sammy .Read lessRead more

No probs bud, it happens like you say

runboy18/03/2022 09:42

I guess they wouldn't take a Honor 20 Pro as a Huawei P20 Pro as trade in …I guess they wouldn't take a Honor 20 Pro as a Huawei P20 Pro as trade in - they are different phones?Read lessRead more

Yeah, doubt it mate

Trade in values already reduced.

Brains:
OnePlus Nord 2 is a better phone with a much slicker bloat free skin and cheaper

And if you need headphone jack and expandable memory can go for the one plus nord ce2

The selection of trade in phones are a bit strange- I’d happily trade in my S10 Lite for £190 to get this phone.

MrSwitch18/03/2022 13:38

Not 50 quid for any phone anymore?!

A9 trade in price dropped from 190 to 170..... Not sure about 50 quid

Raiper18/03/2022 13:43

A9 trade in price dropped from 190 to 170..... Not sure about 50 quid

Just checked, 50 quid still there

jazzuk77718/03/2022 14:36

what on earth are you doing trading in an Honor 20 Pro for this? Let alone …what on earth are you doing trading in an Honor 20 Pro for this? Let alone for £50 - I'll give you £60 and a big smile!Read lessRead more

I think he was hoping they'd give £180

al35518/03/2022 14:51

I think he was hoping they'd give £180

I'd still stick with it myself.. In fact I am

jazzuk77718/03/2022 15:03

I'd still stick with it myself.. In fact I am

Me too, 4 year old phone but no reason to upgrade it yet

Thanks @MrSwitch Opted for this as my dad has an old S8 so £250 with the trade in and free air buds. Can't complain (edited)

Thanks OP!

I've ordered this on Klarna with 0% finance. Trading in my XZ1 Compact so £50 discount. Not bad for £8.03 per month after paying a little deposit to Klarna.

Time to buy case and charger from Amazon, cheaper than SAMSUNG website lol