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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
42.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

$1,299

63.8Inno Score
25.7Performance54
44.7Display64.2
48.4Camera69.5
43.7Battery71.6
70.7Features65.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+28) and battery (+28). 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
  • 17% lower weight: 189 g vs 227 g
  • 11% lower thickness: 8.1 mm vs 9.1 mm
  • Lower launch price: $449 vs $1,299

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 54 vs 26
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 45
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 48
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 44
  • 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A53 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Screen size6.5 ″6.73 ″+4%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution2400x10803200x1440
Pixel density405 ppi522 ppi+29%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits2,600 nits+225%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A53 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1280Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 10495,000Top 78%1,550,000+213%Top 22%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,000Top 72%2,050+105%Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,350Top 76%5,500+134%Top 28%
RAM (max)6 GB12 GB+100%
Storage options128GB / 256GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A53 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9-4.0
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video4K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A53 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W90 W+260%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A53 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Weight189 g+17%227 g
Thickness8.1 mm+11%9.1 mm
IP ratingIP67IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A53 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A53 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 12 (One UI 4.1)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge4 years+33%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A53 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A53 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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