Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
25.7Performance43.2
44.7Display56.7
48.4Camera63.6
43.7Battery72.1
70.7Features65.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) 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
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 44
- 380% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 25 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.73 ″+4% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 405 ppi | 522 ppi+29% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,500 nits+88% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+9% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 120 W+380% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+7% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+1% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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