POCO X5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
32Performance25.7
44.8Display44.7
35.6Camera48.4
58.4Battery43.7
60Features70.7
11 spec wins — POCO X5 Pro5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO X5 Pro scores 43.4 against 42.1 for Samsung Galaxy A53 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO X5 Pro edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X5 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 26
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 44
- 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
- 69% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 64 MP
- 58% higher AnTuTu 10: 784,274 vs 495,000
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $449
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 60
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 405 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits+13% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 784,274+58%Top 64% | 495,000Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020+2%Top 68% | 1,000Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930+25%Top 64% | 2,350Top 76% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+69% | 64 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+168% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g+4% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+2% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 14) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |