POCO X3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
32.2Performance25.7
60.2Display44.7
31.3Camera48.4
49.4Battery43.7
44Features70.7
6 spec wins — POCO X3 Pro10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO X3 Pro scores 42.2 against 42.1 for Samsung Galaxy A53 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO X3 Pro edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X3 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 44
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $449
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 31
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 44
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 405 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 860 | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 795,334Bottom 18% | 495,000 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 294,736Bottom 18% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 118,830Bottom 13% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 160,316Bottom 15% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 221,452Bottom 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 870Bottom 18% | 1,000+15%Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,900+23%Bottom 28% | 2,350Bottom 20% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP+33% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g | 189 g+12% |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.1 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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