Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus, differences, comparison and which is better

Two of the most attractive mid-range models of the moment are the Samsung Galaxy A53 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus. Both are also one of the most advanced mobiles in their respective series, as well as the most competitive in the segment, and for this reason we now see in this comparison which of both is better and why, based on their characteristics, technical specifications, performance in overview and prices.

The prices indicated in the article could vary over time, therefore, from tuexperto.com, we limit ourselves to analyzing the differences as of the publication date.

Bets of different designs and 120 Hz screens

This is the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Both Samsung and Xiaomi have their own designs for their mobiles, and in this case we can see how different the Galaxy A53 and Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus are, that they have nothing to do with each other. This is thanks, to a greater extent, to the camera modules that they have, which have a different organization of sensors in both models and are what make it not difficult to distinguish them with the naked eye, since, if we only guide ourselves by its screens, it will be more complex to know which is which, since they have the typical design of the hole for the selfie camera and boast quite small frames for better use of space.

The Samsung Galaxy A53, for its part, has a body made of polycarbonate that prevents fingerprint marks on its back cover, as it is matte. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus, on the other hand, has a crystallized design on the back that, although it is not as reflective as that of other mobiles and does not catch fingerprints as much, they do mark a little more than on the Samsung mobile.

Now if we talk about their screens, we see that in the Samsung Galaxy A53 there is a Super AMOLED technology screen that has a diagonal of 6.5 inches and a high refresh rate of 120 Hz for animations and a scroll (glide) smoother and more fluid. This, in turn, comes with a FullHD+ resolution of 2,400 x 1,080 pixels, so its display format is the typical 20:9, and it has a maximum brightness of 800 nits. It also features a 240Hz touch sampling rate and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

In the case of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus, we have a larger screen, which is 6.67 inches. This is also Super AMOLED technology and features a high refresh rate of 120 Hz, as well as a touch sampling rate of 360 Hz, so it offers a higher touch response than the Galaxy A53. In addition, it has a FullHD + resolution of 2,400 x 1,080 pixels and an image format of 20: 9. Otherwise, it has an average maximum brightness of 700 nits, although it also has a peak brightness of 1,200 nits if the situation warrants it, so this screen is much brighter. At the same time, it is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 glass.

Performance from the hand of Exynos and Mediatek for both mobiles

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A53 is a mobile that bets on a processor from the Exynos house. Specifically, the piece that lives inside is the 5 nanometer Exynos 1280a SoC that has an eight-core configuration and is capable of working at a maximum clock frequency of 2.5 GHz. This, in addition, is paired with a 4 or 6 GB LPDDR4 type RAM memory and an internal memory of 128 GB of type UFS 2.2 that can well be expanded through a microSD card.

For his part, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus makes use of Mediatek’s Dimensity 920, a processor chipset that is more powerful and offers superior performance, according to test platforms such as Geekbench and AnTuTu. This has a node size of 6 nanometers and also has eight cores that can operate at a maximum clock frequency of 2.5 GHz. In addition, this mobile is accompanied by a 6 or 8 GB LPDDR4 type RAM memory and a 128 or 256 GB ROM of type USF 2.2, which can also be expanded using a microSD.

Cameras, the section where they differ the most

The Samsung Galaxy A53 has a quad camera system consisting of a main sensor of 64 megapixel resolution with focal aperture f / 1.8. This, in turn, has the ability to record 4K video at 30 frames per second. The other sensors that accompany the main one are a 12-megapixel wide-angle with f/2.2 aperture and a 123° field of view, and two 5-megapixel macro and bokeh lenses with f/2.4 aperture each.

Instead, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus has a triple photographic configuration, which has as main sensor one of 108 megapixels with aperture f / 1.9, which can also record 4K video at 30 frames per second. The other two are an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture and a 120° field of view, and a 2-megapixel macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture.

Regarding selfies, the Galaxy A53 has a 32-megapixel front camera with f/2.2 aperture which can also be done with 4K videos at 30 frames per second. Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G comes with a 16-megapixel front lens with f/2.5 aperture that can only record video in a maximum FullHD 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second, being clearly lower in this section, both in photo as in video with the selfie camera.

Batteries and other features

The battery that we find in the Samsung Galaxy A53 has a capacity of 5,000 mAh and is compatible with fast charging of up to 25 W. For its part, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ comes with a smaller one that is 4,500 mAh. However, this mobile has 120W fast charging, so it only takes about 15 minutes to fully charge, while the Galaxy A53 5G takes about 50 minutes. It is also worth noting that both come with their chargers included in the box.

Other features of both mid-range phones include 5G connectivity, NFC for making contactless payments, USB Type C input, stereo speakers and dual SIM support. Of course, the Galaxy A53 comes with dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus, in addition to having these protocols, is also compatible with Wi-Fi 6. At the same time, the former comes with Bluetooth 5.1, while the latter with version 5.2.

And, as for the GPS, that of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus is more advanced, since it is dual-band (L1+L5). It should also be noted that Xiaomi’s phone has a 3.5-millimeter jack input, FM radio and an infrared sensorthree features that the Galaxy A53 lacks.

Nevertheless, Samsung’s mobile has a fingerprint reader under the screen, while Xiaomi’s has it on the side. It also has IP67 water resistance, which is more advanced than the IP53 of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus, which only protects it from splashes. For the rest, both come with Android 12, but the Galaxy A53 carries it under One UI 5.0 and the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus under MIUI 13.

Prices, conclusions and opinion: which is better, the Samsung Galaxy A53 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus?

Currently, the Samsung Galaxy A53 has a price starting at 330 euros on the market, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus can be obtained with a starting price of about 370 eurosbeing the most expensive option of both.

Now, about which one is better and why, the winner of this comparison is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plusand it is due to the following…

For starters, it has a larger screen with a higher maximum brightness and better touch feedback. Also has a more powerful processor that promises a better user experience and its main camera has a higher image resolution, although the rest of the rear sensors are inferior to those of the Galaxy A53, as is its front camera.

Also has more advanced connectivity options, such as support for WI-Fi 6, a newer Bluetooth version, dual-band GPS, an infrared sensor, FM radio and 3.5-millimeter jack input, features that we do not find in Samsung’s mobile. Also, despite the fact that its battery is smaller, it has a much more powerful fast charge.