Class warfare: entry-level devices push down the price, mid-range devices want to be an alternative to expensive ones, and high-end models outperform the already strong flagships. Of course, you can't tell how good a smartphone is by its price. The test also shows that. Devices over 1,000 euros like the iPhone 14 are not necessarily better than those under 1,000 euros like the Google Pixel 7 Pro...

Making phone calls, sending messages, surfing the internet - for most people, everyday life is hardly conceivable without a smartphone. It is therefore all the more important to be able to rely on the devices. The Stiftung Warentest smartphone test answers the question of which model is the test winner and which ones lack stability or basic functions...

With the Galaxy A53 5G, Samsung also offers a very good 5G smartphone with solid hardware in the smartphone mid-range. We liked the sharp and very bright OLED display and the very good battery life in the test. Performance and features are good and extensive for the price. The design of the quad camera is reminiscent of Samsung's flagships of the S21 series, but the photo quality is significantly lower...