Nokia 8.1 vs Vivo Y53t 5G

The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads — 11/100 vs 8/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y53t 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia 8.1 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't.

The Vivo Y53t 5G edges out the Nokia 8.1 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8.1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 75
Value for money 79
Vivo Y53t 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia 8.1 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 186g

  • Better camera (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Vivo Y53t 5G scores 3 points higher (11/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). 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 Nokia 8.1 and the Vivo Y53t 5G are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (79/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia 8.1: The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y53t 5G: The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8.1 Vivo Y53t 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 417439
Geekbench Single 431
Geekbench Multi 1320
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 2246x1080 720x1600
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 12 MP 13 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 9 Android 13
NFC yes no
Dimensions 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm
Weight 180 g 186 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Nokia 8.1
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
4
camera
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8.1
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2246x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8.1
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8.1
$449
Vivo Y53t 5G
Price unknown
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 Nokia 8.1 and the Vivo Y53t 5G are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (36/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Vivo Y53t 5G edges out the Nokia 8.1 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.

Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.