Samsung Galaxy M53 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy M53 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, 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 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 671,241); the Samsung Galaxy M53 is noticeably lighter (176g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M53
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy M53 better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 235g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M53 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M53 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (80/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M53 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.7×77.0×7.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M53
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M53 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy M53 by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M53
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (100/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M53 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (100/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (80/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M53 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy M53 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M53 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M53 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.