Fix: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Touch Screen Not Working

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G launched in India features a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate display and is powered by an octa-core Exynos 1280...

Abd Razaaq

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Abd Razaaq

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I'm a Tech Content Writer and Full-Time blogger. Since I love Android and Google's device, I started my career in writing for Android OS and their features. This led me to start "GetDroidTips". I have completed Master of Business Administration at Mangalore University, Karnataka.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Device Overview:

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G features a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate. It is an FHD+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The peak brightness on the display goes to 800 nits. Under the hood, we have the Exynos 1280 built on a 5nm manufacturing process. It is an octa-core processor with two Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.4 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz. For handling the graphics-intensive tasks we have the Mali-G68.

In terms of optics, we have a quad-camera setup at the rear and a single camera at the front. The quad-camera setup features a 64MP primary camera paired with an f/1.8 lens, a 12MP ultrawide sensor paired with an f/2.2 lens, a 5MP macro sensor paired with an f/2.4 lens, and a 5MP depth sensor paired with an f/2.4 lens. The single-camera at the front is a 32MP sensor paired with an f/2.2 lens. Both the rear and the front camera setup can capture 4K videos at 30 fps.

The smartphone comes with five storage options: 128GB internal storage + 4GB RAM, 128GB internal storage + 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage + 8GB RAM, 256GB internal storage + 6GB RAM, and 256GB internal storage + 8GB RAM. In terms of communications, we get Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C 2.0. And in terms of sensors, we get an under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, compass, and barometer. Powering it all is a 5000 mAh battery that can be topped up quickly using a 25W charging adapter. The smartphone is available in four color options: Black, White, Blue, and Peach.

How to Fix Samsung A53 5G Touch Screen Not Working

If you have recently picked up the Galaxy A53 5G and have been facing issues with its touch screen, worry not because we have a few solutions to fix this annoyance.

Fix 1: Wipe Your Phone’s Screen

We’ve all been there—using our phones with greasy hands while eating our favorite snack. If your phone’s screen gets a little too dirty, it might interfere you from properly using the touch screen. Simply take a clean microfiber cloth, damp it, and thoroughly clean your phone’s screen.

Fix 2: Remove The Screen Protector

Chances are that your phone comes with a preinstalled screen protector if you haven’t already applied one. A cheap screen protector might do more harm than good. Not only are they bad at protecting your phone from drops or scratches, but they might also reduce the touch sensitivity of your display. We recommend removing the default screen protector and investing in a better one.

Fix 3: Reboot The Phone

There is nothing that a quick reboot can’t fix. If you cannot get your screen to respond, rebooting your phone might fix the issue. You can either reboot your phone the normal way, by holding down the power button and tapping on Reboot in the power menu, or you can perform a force reboot if your display isn’t responding at all. Hold the power button for 15-20 seconds to reboot your phone, and your phone should shut down.

Fix 4: Increase Touch Sensitivity

If you do have a favorite screen protector installed and don’t wish to take it off, Samsung A53 5G phones have an option wherein you can increase your display’s touch sensitivity to allow for better responsiveness. Simply navigate to Settings > Display and turn the Touch Sensitivity toggle on.

Fix 5: Update Your Phone

Although uncommon, certain build versions of an operating system might cause hardware-level bugs such as this. If the issue is widespread and popular, your phone must already have a software update. We recommend you always stay up-to-date with the latest Android version to squish bugs and have the best features and the strongest privacy.

To update your Samsung A53 5G, navigate to Settings > Software Update and tap on the Download & Install button next to an update, if available.

Fix 6: Factory Reset Your Phone

As the last straw, you can attempt to factory reset your Galaxy device and hope it fixes the issue. Do note that you will lose everything stored on your phone, including media such as photos and videos. We, therefore, recommend you take a complete backup of all your apps and data before factory resetting your phone.

To factory reset your Galaxy device, navigate to Settings > General Management > Reset > Factory Data Reset and tap on the Reset button. The process might take a few minutes, and your phone should boot up into a fresh operating system install.

Fix 7: Send It In For Repair

If all else fails, there is a good possibility that your phone’s display is damaged at a hardware level. This can unfortunately only be fixed properly by a technician. If your phone is still under warranty, you can try visiting an official Samsung Store to see if you can get a slight discount on the replacement.

Conclusion

We hope our guide on fixing the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Touch Screen not working issue was helpful. If you have any tips other than what we’ve mentioned, let the other readers know in the comments below! If you have any queries regarding the guide, feel free to contact us, we’d be happy to help!