Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A53: Which is better

Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A53: The debate between which is better between the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus and Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is a tricky one. It is a tricky one because of the software and durability features that the Galaxy A53 5G brings to the table. However, if you take a close look at the specs of both phones, you’ll see that the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is in many ways better than the Galaxy A53.

To confirm this, it’s fair that we compare the specifications of both phones side by side and get to know the similarities and differences between them. So, in this Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A53 specs comparison, in addition to the similarities and differences between both phones, you’ll see which is better and why. Note that details of how to buy either of these phones will be provided in a table at the bottom of this post.

Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A53

Specs	Redmi Note 12 Pro+	Samsung Galaxy A53
Display	6.67-inches, 120Hz	6.5-inches, 120Hz
Display Features	OLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision	Super AMOLED
RAM	up to 12GB	up to 8GB
Storage	256GB	up to 256GB
Back Camera	200MP + 8MP + 2MP	64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP
Front Camera	16MP	32MP
Chipset	Dimensity 1080 5G	Exynos 1280 5G
Software	Android 12	Android 12
Battery	5,000mAh (120W)	5,000mAh (25W)
Waterproof	YES (IP53)	YES (IP67)

Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus vs Galaxy A53: Display, Design, and Durability

Although the screen of both phones is flat, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has a 6.67-inches display which is bigger than the 6.5-inches display of the Samsung Galaxy A53. The display of both smartphones is an OLED panel that can refresh at 120Hz but only the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support for its display.

The front screen and design on both phones look similar but the rear designs are different. The major difference is the rear camera module of both phones. As you can see from the picture above, the arrangement of the rear camera sensors on both phones is not only different but the shape of the camera modules themselves is different.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is made of a Glass front, glass back, and aluminum frame while the Samsung Galaxy A53 is made of a Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, and plastic back. The IP67 dust/water resistant feature of the Galaxy A53 is better than the IP53 dust and splash-resistant feature of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+. The display of both phones is protected by a Gorilla Glass 5 and the volume buttons, power button, speaker grill, and charging port on both phones are located in similar positions.

Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A53: Camera

Camera	Redmi Note 12 Pro+	Samsung Galaxy A53
Primary	200MP	64MP
Ultra-wide	8MP	12MP
Macro Lens	N/A	5MP
Depth	2MP	5MP
Front	16MP	32MP

The camera sensors and setup on both smartphones are different. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has a triple rear camera setup and a single front camera while the Samsung Galaxy A53 has a quad rear camera setup and a single front camera.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has a 200MP OIS primary camera while the Samsung Galaxy A53 has a 64MP OIS primary camera. The 200MP camera of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ can capture more detailed photos than the 64MP camera of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+. The primary camera of both phones can record steady videos in 4K resolution. However, the Galaxy A53 has a better ultra-wide camera and a better front camera.

For example, users can record videos in 4K resolution using the 32MP front camera of the Galaxy A53 but users can only record videos in 1080p resolution using the 16MP front camera of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+. When it comes to using the primary camera, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is better but the Galaxy A53 has a more complete camera system.

Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A53: Chipset, RAM & Storage

The one area where the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is clearly better than the Samsung Galaxy A53 is the chipset. Although both smartphones feature a 5G chipset, when it comes to performance and power efficiency, the chipset inside the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is better. The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ features the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 5G chipset while the Samsung Galaxy A53 features the Samsung Exynos 1280 5G chipset.

The chipset used in the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is built on a 6nm fabrication process while that of the Galaxy A53 is built on a 5nm fabrication process (the smaller the fabrication process the better). However, the chipset inside the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has faster CPU cores and a more powerful GPU. The high-performance core of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has a speed of 2.60GHz which is better and faster than the 2.4GHz of the Galaxy A53.

The Mali-G68 MC4 GPU of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is slightly more powerful than the Mali-G68 GPU of the Galaxy A53. So, even though the Samsung Galaxy A53 has good performance, its performance is still not as good as that of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ comes with 8GB or 12GB of RAM that is paired with 256GB of storage while the Galaxy A53 5G comes with 6GB or 8GB of RAM that is paired with 128GB or 256GB of storage. The Galaxy A53 has space for a microSD card slot but the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ does not.

Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A53: Software

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ boots MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box and will get three years of software updates. In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy A53 boots One UI 4 based on Android 12 out of the box and will get four years of software updates. Both smartphones support Google Mobile Services and have the Google Play store installed.

The software and user experience on both smartphones are different and choosing between these software comes down to user preference. Some people prefer the animation and icon of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ while others prefer that of the Galaxy A53. Whichever you decide to use, both UI are great UI with smooth animation.

Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus vs Galaxy A53: Battery & Other Features

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy A53 are powered by a 5,000mAh battery but the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ supports 120W fast charging while the Galaxy A53 supports 25W fast charging. None of these phones have wireless charging and you’ll get faster charging time on the Redmi phone but you’ll get similar battery use on both phones.

Features available on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy A53 are Fingerprint (under display, optical), 5G, NFC, 3.5mm headphone jack port (only the Redmi phone), GPS, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), 24-bit/192kHz audio (only the Redmi phone), USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go, MicroSD card slot (only the Galaxy A53), etc.

Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A53: Price

The starting price of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (8 + 256GB) is $399 which is cheaper than the $449 starting price of the Samsung Galaxy A53 (6 + 128GB). You can currently buy the Galaxy A53 for as low as $349 but the RAM and storage option of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ still make it a better phone to buy. Details of how to buy these phones are available in the table below and after the table is my conclusion on both phones.

Redmi Note 12 Pro+	Price
Buy on Giztop	$399.00

Galaxy A53	Price
Buy on Amazon	$349

Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A53: Conclusion

At the beginning of this post, I said this Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A53 specs comparison s a tricky one and it truly is. There are lots of reasons to buy either divide but as I said from the beginning, buying the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ seems to offer better value for money.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has bigger RAM, bigger internal storage, faster charging, more display features, faster CPU cores, a more powerful GPU, and an impressive 200MP primary sensor. However, the Galaxy A53 has a more balanced camera system, a longer software update plan, and a better water and dustproof feature. The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is better than the Galaxy A53 because it offers more features and is cheaper.