iPhone 13 mini vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
49.5Performance25.7
33.6Display44.7
33.5Camera48.4
24.2Battery43.7
89.3Features70.7
9 spec wins — iPhone 13 mini7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iPhone 13 mini scores 42 against 42.1 for Samsung Galaxy A53 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G edges ahead in battery and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 13 mini
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 26
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 71
- 140% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,650 vs 2,350
- 132% higher AnTuTu: 1,150,000 vs 495,000
- 132% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,320 vs 1,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 34
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 44 vs 24
- 433% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 12 MP
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $699
Display
| Spec | iPhone 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.4 ″ | 6.5 ″+20% |
| Panel type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 476 ppi+18% | 405 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+50% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| AnTuTu | 1,150,000+132% | 495,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,320+132%Top 29% | 1,000Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,650+140%Top 38% | 2,350Bottom 20% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP+433% |
| Main aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2,438 mAh | 5,000 mAh+105% |
| Wired charging | 20 W | 25 W+25% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 141 g+25% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+5% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | 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 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 15 | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+50% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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