Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Lite: Comparison

The Battle Between Samsung Galaxy A53 5G & Xiaomi 12 Lite

The smartphone market is constantly moving and evolving, and this is especially true in the mid-range segment. In this article, we’re going to take a look at two of the latest releases from two of the most popular brands in the world—Samsung and Xiaomi. Both companies have launched their respective mid-range offerings in the form of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and Xiaomi 12 Lite, which are sure to make a statement on the market.

Design & Materials

Starting with design, both phones have a modern finish with thin bezels on the front and the back. The Samsung Galaxy has a plastic body while the Xiaomi 12 Lite opts for a more premium glass build. On the front, the Samsung has a 6.50-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 (FHD+) and a refresh rate of 120 Hz with a bright 420 cd/m2 (typ). The Xiaomi 12 Lite has a slightly larger 6.55-inch AMOLED screen with the same resolution and refresh rate, with HDR10+ support. Both phones also feature Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to protect the display and the usable surface area of the Samsung is slightly better at 84.5%, but the Xiaomi is still good at 87.8%.

Hardware & Performance

When it comes to hardware, the Samsung is powered by a Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) processor and will come in 6GB and 8GB of RAM options. Storage options for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G are 128GB and 256GB and it also has an external MicroSD slot. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm) processor and has up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. On Antutu v9, the Samsung scores 415448 and the Xiaomi scores 521139 respectively, making it the winner in terms of performance. The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G also has a fingerprint sensor integrated into the display for added security.

Camera

When it comes to the camera, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G takes a step ahead with its quad-camera setup consisting of a 64MP standard camera, a 12MP ultrawide lens, a 5MP portrait lens, and a 5MP macro lens. The selfie camera is also 32MP. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 12 Lite has a triple camera setup consisting of a 108MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. The selfie camera is also 32MP. Both phones are capable of recording 4K video with optical image stabilization (OIS) and offer great image quality.

Connectivity & Battery

Both phones offer similar connectivity features such as Bluetooth 5.1/5.2, dual SIM, NFC and WiFi 6 (802.11ax) for the Xiaomi 12 Lite and only NFC for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G. As for battery life, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G packs a 5000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging and the Xiaomi 12 Lite has a slightly smaller 4300mAh battery with 67W fast charging.

Conclusion

Both phones offer a great experience for users looking for a mid-range device. With the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, you get a Quad-camera setup and better performance, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite offers a larger display, triple rear camera setup and faster charging. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference as to which phone you choose.