Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (SM-A536E) — CTI
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Released 2022, March 24 | 189g, 8.1mm thickness | Android 12, up to 4 major upgrades, One UI 8 | 128GB/256GB storage, microSDXC | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens | Li-Po 5000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Network Specifications
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| 5G | 2, 5, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-A536U |
| 4G | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66 - SM-A536U |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G body Specifications
| SIM | · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| Weight | 189 g (6.67 oz) |
| Dimensions | 159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm (6.28 x 2.94 x 0.32 in) |
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 0.89 W/kg (head) 1.60 W/kg (body) |
| SAR US | 0.75 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue, Peach |
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G display Specifications
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm 2 (~85.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Sound Specifications
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Platform Specifications
| GPU | Mali-G68 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) |
| OS | Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 |
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Battery Specifications
| Charging | 25W wired |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G memory Specifications
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Camera | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
CTI Region Firmware Info
CTI - ArgentinaA CSC (Consumer Software Customization) code ties a Samsung firmware build to the country and carrier it was released for, controlling branding, available languages and which OTA updates a device receives. The CTI code is used in Argentina by Claro, with 2 distinct Samsung Galaxy A53 5G firmware versions found so far.
CTI Firmware Version History
| Version | Build Date | Security Patch |
|---|---|---|
| A536EXXSNGZG3 | 2026-07-15 | — |
| A536EXXSMGZE1 | 2026-05-08 | — |
2 Samsung Galaxy A53 5G firmware versions found for the CTI region, newest first.
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G CTI Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy A53 5G firmware for the Argentina CTI region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Combination & Special FilesCombination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (SM-A536E) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CTI Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the CTI CSC on the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G?+
The CTI CSC is used by Claro in Argentina. Flash the CTI firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy A53 5G firmware versions are available for the CTI region?+
2 distinct Samsung Galaxy A53 5G firmware versions have been found for the CTI (Argentina) region so far, from oldest to the latest build.
How is the CTI CSC different from other region codes?+
Samsung ties every firmware build to one of roughly 599 CSC (Consumer Software Customization) codes, each tied to a specific country and carrier. CTI is the code for Argentina (Claro) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.