Huawei nova 3 vs Vivo Y53t 5G

The Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads — 11/100 vs 9/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y53t 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't; the Huawei nova 3 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 186g).

The Vivo Y53t 5G edges out the Huawei nova 3 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 8
Battery 5
Design 92
Value for money 55
Vivo Y53t 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova 3 better?
  • Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 186g

  • Better camera (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3750 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 5/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 3 vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Vivo Y53t 5G scores 2 points higher (11/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads (36/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 3 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (36/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 3: The Huawei nova 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y53t 5G: The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 3 Vivo Y53t 5G
Processor Hisilicon Kirin 970 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 470805
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1617
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2340 720x1600
Refresh rate
Battery 3750 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 16 MP 13 MP
Front camera 24 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 8TB 128GB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 Android 13
NFC yes no
Dimensions 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm
Weight 166 g 186 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
8
camera
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3
  • 3750 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
5
battery
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 3 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (36/100 vs 5/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (92/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Vivo Y53t 5G edges out the Huawei nova 3 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3 and the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Huawei nova 3 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Huawei nova 3 leads on camera score (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 3 over the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Huawei nova 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.