iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
49.5Performance25.7
50.7Display44.7
39Camera48.4
41.4Battery43.7
89.3Features70.7
10 spec wins — iPhone 13 Pro Max4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 13 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 50 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+24) and features (+19). Samsung Galaxy A53 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 45
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 71
- 140% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,650 vs 2,350
- 132% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,150,000 vs 495,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 39
- 433% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 12 MP
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 21% lower weight: 189 g vs 238 g
- 15% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,352 mAh
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2778x1284 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 458 ppi+13% | 405 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+50% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,150,000+132%Top 37% | 495,000Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,320+132%Top 15% | 1,000Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,650+140%Top 26% | 2,350Top 76% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP+433% |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,352 mAh | 5,000 mAh+15% |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 238 g | 189 g+21% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+5% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | 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 Pro Max | 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 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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