Motorola Moto G53 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

The Motorola Moto G53 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 477,542); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G53 doesn't; the Motorola Moto G53 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 235g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G53

Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 67
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 92
Portability 33
Value for money 96

What makes Motorola Moto G53 better?

  • Lighter: 183g vs 235g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 33/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1816
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G53 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G53 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (67/100 vs 33/100).

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G53 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 477542 5001234
Geekbench Single 746 4327
Geekbench Multi 1816 12873
Display 6.5" LCD IPS 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1208x2624
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.7×74.7×8.2 mm 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm
Weight 183 g 235 g
Launch price — $986

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G53

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G53

  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
56
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2624
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G53

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G53 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G53 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
42/100
477542 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
92/100 +90.5%
5001234 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G53 by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G53

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (100/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (82/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (100/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (92/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G53 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (67/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G53 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G53 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Motorola Moto G53 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G53 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G53 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G53 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.