iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
34.4Performance25.7
32.4Display44.7
37Camera48.4
30.4Battery43.7
73.3Features70.7
7 spec wins — iPhone 11 Pro Max8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.1 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+13) and display (+12). iPhone 11 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 11 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 34 vs 26
- 82% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 495,000
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 800 nits
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
- 45% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,400 vs 2,350
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 44 vs 30
- 433% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 12 MP
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | iPhone 11 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2688x1242 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 458 ppi+13% | 405 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+50% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 11 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+82%Top 56% | 495,000Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,340+34%Top 56% | 1,000Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,400+45%Top 57% | 2,350Top 76% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 11 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP+433% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 11 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,969 mAh | 5,000 mAh+26% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 11 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 189 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 11 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 11 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 13 | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+50% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 11 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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