Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy M53
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M53 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 671,241); the Samsung Galaxy M53 is noticeably lighter (176g vs 201g).
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy M53
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 176g vs 201g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy M53, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (80/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy M53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 671241 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1003 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2423 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 164.7×77.0×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M53
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy M53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Samsung Galaxy M53 by 364.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (92/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (86/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (80/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy M53 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M53 is a better fit for everyday use.