POCO X5 vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
23.6Performance25.7
44.8Display44.7
29.8Camera48.4
47.8Battery43.7
44Features70.7
5 spec wins — POCO X510 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.1 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in features (+27) and camera (+19). POCO X5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X5
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 44
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- 13% higher Peak brightness: 900 nits vs 800 nits
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $449
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 44
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 | 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 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 411,000Top 82% | 495,000+20%Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906Top 77% | 1,000+10%Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013Top 80% | 2,350+17%Top 76% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 | 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 | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 189 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+1% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |