Samsung Galaxy M53 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Samsung Galaxy M53 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 671,241); the Samsung Galaxy M53 is noticeably lighter (176g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy M53

Performance 50
Display 80
Camera 49
Battery 44
Portability 80
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Samsung Galaxy M53 better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 176g vs 224g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 671241
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1003
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2423
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M53 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (98/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Samsung Galaxy M53 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (80/100 vs 42/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy M53 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 900 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 671241 3950082
Geekbench Single 1003 3639
Geekbench Multi 2423 11047
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 25W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, One UI 4.1 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.7×77.0×7.4 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 176 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy M53

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
49
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy M53

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy M53

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy M53 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy M53 MediaTek Dimensity 900
54/100
671241 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +83.0%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Samsung Galaxy M53 by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy M53

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (98/100 vs 50/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Samsung Galaxy M53 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (87/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (83/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (80/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M53 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy M53 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 50/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M53 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.