Entry-level · 2023
ZTE Blade A53
Our Take
CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Samsung Galaxy A04e
A basic entry-level phone — watch out for a smaller battery and slow 10W charging.
Watch out
Smaller battery (4000mAh), 10W charging (slow)
Skip if
You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
Full specifications
What stands out
Pro camera extras: manual focus
Display
6.52″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1600 · 60 Hz
Basic
Display
6.52″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1600 · 60 Hz
Basic
Performance
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm) · 8-core 1.6 GHz · IMG8322
Basic CPU
Performance
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm) · 8-core 1.6 GHz · IMG8322
Basic CPU
Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.
Camera
8 MP main · 5 MP selfie
Camera
8 MP main · 5 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
8 MP
Front camera
5 MP
Slow motion
No, 30 fps
Camera extras
manual focus
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
4000 mAh · 10 W wired
Battery
4000 mAh · 10 W wired
Memory
2 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
2 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC
Falls short for 2026
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC
Falls short for 2026
Build & Design
9.1 mm
Build & Design
9.1 mmHeight
165.7 mm
Width
76.4 mm
Thickness
9.1 mm
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Specifications sourced from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.
vs
Apple iPhone 15
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
19% larger battery capacity
4,000 mAh vs 3,349 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 720 × 1600 vs 1179 × 2556 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.52″ vs 6.1″ screen
Lower benchmark score
112k vs 1.5M AnTuTu · Entry-level vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 8 MP vs 48 MP main
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G
vs
Samsung Galaxy S23
Loses on most
5 losses
Less smooth display
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 60 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh · 720 × 1600 vs 1080 × 2340 resolution
Lower benchmark score
112k vs 1.8M AnTuTu · Entry-level vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 8K @ 30 fps video · 8 MP vs 50 MP main
Slower charging
10 W vs 25 W charging
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G
Where to buy
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