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128GB Tracfone Samsung Galaxy A53 5G + 1-Year Service (Unlimited Min/Text/24GB)

+ Free Shipping

$150 or Less

$279

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QVC has 128GB Tracfone Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (S536DL) + 1-Year Service (Unlimited Talk&Text w/ 24GB Data) on sale for $149.98. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ouloat for sharing this deal.

Note: New QVC Customers apply promo code NEWQVC30 to receive extra $30 off make final cost $119.98.

Specs:
  • Display: 6.5" 1080x2400 120Hz 800 nits Super AMOLED
  • Processor: Samsung Exynos 1280 Octa-Core
  • Storage: 128GB internal storage (w/ support up to 1TB MicroSD)
  • Memory: 6GB RAM
  • Rear Cameras: 64MP w/ OIS (wide), 12MP (ultrawide), 5MP (macro), 5MP (depth)
  • Front Camera: 32MP (wide)
  • IP67 dust/water resistant
  • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) / Bluetooth 5.1 / NFC
  • Stereo speakers
  • On-screen finger print scanner
  • 5000 mAh Battery (Up to 40 hrs)
  • USB Type C Port w/ 25W fast charging support
  • Android 12
  • 6.28 x 2.94 x 0.31 in (6.67 oz)
Includes:
  • Choice of case colors:
    • Blue Marble
    • Blue
    • Black
    • Clear
    • Rose Gold
  • Dual-port travel charger/wall charger
  • Car charger
  • USB Type-C-to Type-C charging cable
  • iRing Voucher details
  • No contract, 365-day Tracfone plan with unlimited talk and text and 24GB of carryover data

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • This deal is $129.02 less (46% savings) than the website's suggested retail price of $279.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and community discussion.

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Written by ouloat
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QVC has 128GB Tracfone Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (S536DL) + 1-Year Service (Unlimited Talk&Text w/ 24GB Data) on sale for $149.98. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ouloat for sharing this deal.

Note: New QVC Customers apply promo code NEWQVC30 to receive extra $30 off make final cost $119.98.

Specs:
  • Display: 6.5" 1080x2400 120Hz 800 nits Super AMOLED
  • Processor: Samsung Exynos 1280 Octa-Core
  • Storage: 128GB internal storage (w/ support up to 1TB MicroSD)
  • Memory: 6GB RAM
  • Rear Cameras: 64MP w/ OIS (wide), 12MP (ultrawide), 5MP (macro), 5MP (depth)
  • Front Camera: 32MP (wide)
  • IP67 dust/water resistant
  • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) / Bluetooth 5.1 / NFC
  • Stereo speakers
  • On-screen finger print scanner
  • 5000 mAh Battery (Up to 40 hrs)
  • USB Type C Port w/ 25W fast charging support
  • Android 12
  • 6.28 x 2.94 x 0.31 in (6.67 oz)
Includes:
  • Choice of case colors:
    • Blue Marble
    • Blue
    • Black
    • Clear
    • Rose Gold
  • Dual-port travel charger/wall charger
  • Car charger
  • USB Type-C-to Type-C charging cable
  • iRing Voucher details
  • No contract, 365-day Tracfone plan with unlimited talk and text and 24GB of carryover data

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • This deal is $129.02 less (46% savings) than the website's suggested retail price of $279.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and community discussion.

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Written by ouloat

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ouloat
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Howard Forums has the most Tracfone experts, and they recommend taking screenshots of your balance regularly. I have not had any problems with my family's Tracfone lines, but unfortunately if you draw the short straw, Tracfone is not known for their great CSRs.
lesterhung
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just know that TracFone routinely zeroes out your balance.
Since the plan came with the phone, you will have a very hard time getting your plan back. They always want to see when you last BOUGHT the plan.
Chile
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Tracfone nuked one of my lines doing a transfer. Subsequent calls resulted in another line getting wiped out - probably 7 calls in all with a wide range of awful behavior by the CSRs. I filed an informal complaint with the fcc with screenshots of balance and time/date of each call + timeline of all the shenanigans. After a few weeks and a couple emails, a Tracfone rep that deals with fcc complaints calls and the problems are all fixed in about 10 minutes.

Why didn't they just fix it in the first place? You're correct they just don't care about fixing the problem once it falls outside whatever script they have. Any sort of common sense/logic falls on deaf ears. Their goal isn't to help you at this point, but make you give up through whatever means possible. The best recourse IS an informal FCC complaint which is very much free and was extremely effective for me.

Tracfone CSR is so horrible it should be criminal.

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Sep 24, 2023
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djbills
Sep 24, 2023
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I have an a53 that I unlocked with Tracfone. Went smooth, no issues, and then on to Red Pocket (went with gsmt). The phone has been ok. There was some general lag here and there, but it's solid after turning off all the animation. I hear the a54 solved all of that - probably what I'll hold out for when i can get a deal on one for my wife. Might do the Metro thing and just wait 6 months, but so long!!!
Sep 24, 2023
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Mr King
Sep 24, 2023
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Quote from djbills :
I have an a53 that I unlocked with Tracfone. Went smooth, no issues, and then on to Red Pocket (went with gsmt). The phone has been ok. There was some general lag here and there, but it's solid after turning off all the animation. I hear the a54 solved all of that - probably what I'll hold out for when i can get a deal on one for my wife. Might do the Metro thing and just wait 6 months, but so long!!!
Kinda think the same with the A54. But by the time 6months are up there's probably going to be some other deal or phone I'd want more lol
Was considering a S21 but Iike more updates than it has left...decisions decisions 🤔
Sep 24, 2023
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strimbit
Sep 24, 2023
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So, question: if I already have a paygo account with TF that expires let's say in 2026 with x min/y texts/z data and I load this deal under that same number, what would the outcome be? how many min/txt/data and what exp date?
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NAMP_Compliance
Sep 24, 2023
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Quote from Mr King :
Kinda think the same with the A54. But by the time 6months are up there's probably going to be some other deal or phone I'd want more lol
Was considering a S21 but Iike more updates than it has left...decisions decisions 🤔
A54 came out not long ago, it's predecessor will be out late next year
Sep 24, 2023
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Mr King
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Quote from BigP1mp :
A54 came out not long ago, it's predecessor will be out late next year
It's usually around February or March when I'd expect the A55 to be released
Sep 24, 2023
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ndx1950
Sep 24, 2023
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Quote from BigP1mp :
A54 came out not long ago, it's predecessor will be out late next year
More like early next year.
Sep 24, 2023
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MaxBuzz
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Quote from Jaggsta :
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Don't see where to enter the codes.
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Sep 25, 2023
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Crazy8
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Quote from MaxBuzz :
Don't see where to enter the codes.
At the final step, before you hit 'Place Order', under 'Order Total', click the + sign to Add a Promo Code. (Note Some of the codes expired.)
Sep 25, 2023
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LaughinGass
Sep 25, 2023
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Quote from twztid13 :
I hate how these companies list these specs. RAM is memory. The storage is what's 128GB.
The 'M' in NVM is for 'memory'. The 'M' in RAM is also for 'memory'. They are both memory, just different intended uses. It's not incorrect to refer to either as 'memory', it is a generic term.

The distinction between the two has gotten a lot fuzzier over the last decade, as NVM speeds are approaching RAM speeds. Future computers will likely do away with the distinction entirely, and applications will be designed to leverage the relative permanence of 'memory'.
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Sep 25, 2023
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dealchk
Sep 25, 2023
128 Posts
Quote from new33 :
Ok to swap the sim into another phone and still unlock this after 61 days ( obviously will put the sim back in for that ) ?
I have the same question as above...if the SIM in this can be moved to another unlocked phone.

Question 2 - I also have an existing tracfone SIM which is valid till mid next year (that I bought as part of A03s deal and the phone has already been unlocked), can that be used on another unlocked phone? Basically trying to find out if Tracfone SIMs can be switched around like say a Mint mobile SIM, or does it involve a call to CSR as it is tied to phone IMEI.

Wondering if other family members could switch to Tracfone keeping their phones. Please let me know. Thanks
Sep 25, 2023
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oregon14
Sep 25, 2023
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Quote from dealchk :
I have the same question as above...if the SIM in this can be moved to another unlocked phone.

Question 2 - I also have an existing tracfone SIM which is valid till mid next year (that I bought as part of A03s deal and the phone has already been unlocked), can that be used on another unlocked phone? Basically trying to find out if Tracfone SIMs can be switched around like say a Mint mobile SIM, or does it involve a call to CSR as it is tied to phone IMEI.

Wondering if other family members could switch to Tracfone keeping their phones. Please let me know. Thanks
Sims are linked to phone IMEI & need to be registered correctly. Sim swapping on TF Verizon is not recommended as it can negatively affect your service.
Unlocked phones use BYOP sims for TF (only cost $1). You need to activate new phone sim keeping current number & move active line to another phone.
Sep 25, 2023
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MikeC6540
Sep 25, 2023
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Quote from EfficientScene594 :
Does tracfone allow porting my old ph# to this phone / sim or does sim already have a ph# tied to it? I have an old backup phone on Metro that will expire next month and just want to transfer the ph# to this new a53 and use as backup.thx
.Im sure you can port as most providers. On the tracfone web page click "Activate" on top. Then you will choose "New Phone" or "Bring your own phone".
You will then choose "Phone number" then "I want a new number" or "I want to keep my number".
Ive never ported a number to tracfone but seems the standard practice
Sep 25, 2023
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JollyMountain3023
Sep 25, 2023
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exynos chip is garbage I would stay away
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Quote from zyf :
great, but i have to confess, my a51 got bootloop problems, many people do.. think before u buy
My Dad used an A51 for years until I just got him the A53 5G for his birthday. He isn't remotely technical or careful with his phones. Couldn't recommend the Samsung A5X series highly enough.

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SlickTheFlip
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Quote from Sydney690 :
I have a very cheap USA based vps, and from it, I can open tracfone unlocking website.
I sent you a dm asking which very cheap VPN are you using to be able to actually log in to Tracfone's website while being overseas but you are yet to answer.
I am in overseas and I am using a VPN and Tracfone still is not allowing access even while using a VPN.

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