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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
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Ki Cost-effective Score |
8.1
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Design and Screen score | 7.1Design & Materials | 8.1Design & Materials |
Performance and Hardware score | 6.3Performance & Hardware | 7.0Performance & Hardware |
Camera score | 6.6Camera | 7.7Camera |
Connectivity score | 8.0 Connectivity | 8.6 Connectivity |
Battery score | 7.8 Battery | 7.2 Battery |
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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User score |
7.8
55 reviews
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8.8
35 reviews
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Specs |
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Inches | 6.5" | 6.67" |
Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ |
Usable surface | 84% useful | 86% useful |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Dimensions |
74.8 mm
159.6 mm 8.1 mm |
76.0 mm
162.9 mm 7.9 mm |
Weight | 189 g | 187 g |
Micro |
Exynos 1280 Octa-Core |
Dimensity 1080 Octa-Core |
RAM | 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
AnTuTu |
415.448 v9 |
573.200 v10 |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Main Camera |
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64 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 2 3 4 |
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50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88 IMX766 2 3 |
Selfie Camera | SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 | SELF 16 Mpx · Unknow |
Bands | ||
OS | Android 13 Tiramisu | Android 12 Snow Cone |
Introducing the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
It has been a while since we’ve seen a new wave of mid-range devices released from top brands like Samsung and Xiaomi, and now the wait is officially over. Both the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G look set to offer exceptional value for money with their upcoming releases.
Let's start with the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, which is set for release in March of 2022. This mid-range device comes with a 6.50-inch Super AMOLED display, full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, an impressive 420 cd/m² brightness rating, and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The usable surface of the device is also quite good at 84.5%.
The Galaxy A53 5G is powered by the Samsung Exynos 1280 processor, and you can choose between 6GB or 8GB of RAM, as well as 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. There’s also an external microSD card slot available. You can expect performance to be quite good, with an AnTuTu score of 415448. Security is also taken care of with a fingerprint display.
When it comes to the camera, the Galaxy A53 5G packs a quadruple camera setup. It includes a 64MP standard camera lens with f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization, as well as a 12MP wide angle lens, a 5MP portrait mode depth lens, and a 5MP macro lens. In front, you get a 32MP f/2.2 selfie shooter.
Coming to the battery, the Galaxy A53 5G has a generous 5000mAh capacity with 25W fast charging support.
Moving on to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, which is set for release in October of 2022. This mid-range device boasts a 6.67 inch AMOLED display, full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, an impressive 500 cd/m² brightness rating, and a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio with HDR10 support. Its usable surface is even higher at 86.3%.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset and you can choose between 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM, as well as 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. There’s also a cooling system for enhanced performance. The fingerprint scanner is located on the side of the device.
In terms of optics, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G packs a triple camera setup. It includes a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor with f/1.88 aperture and optical image stabilization, as well as an 8MP wide angle lens, a GalaxyCore GC02M1 2MP macro lens, and an unknown 16MP selfie shooter. You can also expect to see 4K video recording, 6P lens, and a 119-degree ultra-wide angle lens.
Finally, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G also has a generous 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.
All in all, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G look set to be two of the best mid-range devices of 2022. They both offer great features and specs at a very competitive price point, so stay tuned for more details in the coming months.
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Aliases | SM-A536B, SM-A536B/DS, SM-A536BZWNEUB | 22101316G, MZB0D37EU |
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Release date |
March 2022, 2 years ago |
October 2022, 1 year ago |
State | On Sale | Not available |
Market | Global | Global |
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Size |
74.8 mm
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159.6 mm
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8.1 mm
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76.0 mm
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162.9 mm
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7.9 mm
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Weight | 189 g | 187 g |
Usable surface | 84 % | 86 % |
Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Resistance | IP67 | IP53 |
Colors |
Black
White
Cyan
Copper
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Black
White
Blue
Symphony of Light
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Diagonal | 6.5" | 6.67" |
Type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Resolution |
FHD+ 1080 x 2400 px |
FHD+ 1080 x 2400 px |
Density | 405 Pixels per inch | 395 Pixels per inch |
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Model | Samsung Exynos 1280 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (MT6877V) |
CPU | 2x Cortex-A78 2.4 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz | 2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78+6x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 |
Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
Manufacturing | 5 nm | 6 nm |
64 Bits | Yes | Yes |
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GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 4x cores 1GHz | Mali-G68 MC4 |
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RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
Type | -- | LPDDR4X RAM |
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Score |
415.448
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 74% of devices
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573.200
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 79% of devices
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Type | -- | -- |
SD Slot |
Yes
, Slot for SD or second SIM card |
No |
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Fingerprint | Yes, in screen | Yes, on the side |
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Sensors |
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Notifications LED | -- | -- |
Cooling system | No | Yes |
Gaming buttons | No | No |
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No. of cameras | Quad rear camera | Triple rear camera |
1 Camera type |
Standard |
Standard |
Resolution | 64 Mpx | 50 Mpx |
Sensor | Unknown | Sony IMX766 |
Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Aperture | ƒ/ 1.8 | ƒ/ 1.88 |
ISO | -- | -- |
Pixel size | -- | 1.00 µm |
Pixel Binning | -- | 1-4 (2x2) |
Sensor size | -- | 1/1.56" |
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Flash | LED | LED |
Optical Stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
Slow Motion Video |
Yes, 240 fps |
Yes, 960 fps |
Others |
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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SELF Camera type |
Dedicated |
Dedicated |
Resolution | 32 Mpx | 16 Mpx |
Sensor | Unknown | Unknown |
Type | -- | -- |
Aperture | ƒ/ 2.2 | Unknow |
Pixel size | -- | -- |
Pixel Binning | -- | -- |
Sensor size | -- | -- |
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DxOMark Score |
79 Mobile 98 Photo 45 Video |
102 Mobile 108 Photo 98 Video |
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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5G |
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4G LTE |
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3G |
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2G |
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Dual SIM | Dual Sim Dual Standby | Dual Sim Dual Standby |
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Wi-Fi |
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Others |
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption |
Others |
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Navigation |
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A536B |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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USB |
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European measurement The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue. |
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0.990 W/Kg on head
0.990 W/Kg on body |
American measurement The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue |
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Others |
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Capacity |
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
Fast charge |
Yes, 25.0W |
Yes, 67.0W |
Others |
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB |
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Operating System |
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Google Services (official) | Yes | Yes |