Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Xiaomi 12
25.7Performance43.2
44.7Display47.7
48.4Camera47
43.7Battery62.5
70.7Features65.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and performance (+18). 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 Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 65
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $749
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 44
- 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
- 132% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,150,000 vs 495,000
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″+4% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 405 ppi | 419 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,100 nits+38% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 495,000Top 78% | 1,150,000+132%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,000Top 72% | 1,720+72%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,350Top 76% | 4,300+83%Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 67 W+168% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 180 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+1% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |