The Galaxy A53 5G is one of the top mid-range smartphones available for purchase in the United States, although there are a few contenders in the same price range, such as the Pixel 5a 5G on the Android side and the iPhone SE 3 for those who want an iPhone. Another option to consider is the Motorola Edge (2021), which previously didn't fall under the same price class but is now worth looking at, thanks to a price cut.
The Motorola Edge family is extensive, with several models, some of which go by the same name in different markets but have different specifications. Yet, some models have different names in different markets but have the same specifications. An example is the Motorola Edge 30 Pro flagship sold in the United States as the Motorola Edge + (2022).
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When Motorola announced the Edge (2021) in August 2021, it carried a price tag of $699. Less than a year later, Motorola slashed it down to $449, the same amount Samsung is asking for the Galaxy A53 5G. Both phones are distinct in terms of their appearance. The Motorola Edge (2021) has a protruding triple camera array on its plastic back. It doesn't hide a fingerprint scanner underneath despite carrying the familiar Motorola batwing logo on the back. Gorilla Glass protects the display in front, and the phone has an IP52 rating which means it will survive use under the rain but not complete water immersion. The Galaxy A53 5G, on the other hand, has a quad rear camera setup arranged on a rectangular island. It also has a plastic back but an IP67 rating (will survive in up to 1m in water for 30 minutes). Samsung U.S. sells the Galaxy A53 5G in Black even though it launched in four colors, while
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