What you need to know
- Google has updated its growing list of devices that support its ARCore platform.
- The list now includes Samsung’s Galaxy A53 5G.
- Samsung’s budget 5G phones, including Galaxy A33, F23, M23 and M33, have also received support for ARCore.
Many Android phones typically get support for Google’s ARCore platform shortly after their market release, and the latest wave of handsets to do so includes Samsung’s Galaxy A53 5G and other budget-friendly Galaxy devices.
Google’s growing list of devices that support ARCore has been updated. In addition to one of Samsung’s best budget Android phones, the list now includes a lot of Galaxy A Series and M Series models.
Galaxy F23 5G and Galaxy Tab A8 have also received support from ARCore. Here is the full set of new additions to the list (via Android Police):
- Samsung Galaxy A23
- Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Samsung Galaxy F23 5G
- Samsung Galaxy M23 5G
- Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
For the uninitiated, ARCore is a software-based augmented reality platform that enables developers to build AR-based experiences into supported devices. This allows users to use AR apps and games no matter what device they are using.
A device must first be certified by Google for ARCore compatibility. This process takes into account the phone’s CPU, camera and motion sensors to ensure that it is able to provide a smooth AR experience.
Samsung already has a host of handsets that support ARCore, and the new models joining the ARCore battle are further expanding its presence on the list.
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
The Galaxy A53 is a great all-around package with updated hardware, a larger battery that lasts more than a day, a vibrant 120Hz AMOLED screen and excellent cameras. With four Android OS updates, this is the mid-range phone to beat right now.