Motorola Moto G53 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Moto G53 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 477,542); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G53 doesn't; the Motorola Moto G53 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G53
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Moto G53 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 223g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G53 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G53 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (67/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G53 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×74.7×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G53
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G53
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G53 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Moto G53 by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G53
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G53 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (67/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G53 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G53 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Moto G53 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G53 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G53 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G53 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.