Redmi Note 5 vs Vivo Y53t 5G

The Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads — 11/100 vs 10/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y53t 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 13 MP.

The Vivo Y53t 5G edges out the Redmi Note 5 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 5
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 1
Battery 12
Design 75
Value for money 96
Vivo Y53t 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 5 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 186g

  • Better camera (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 5 vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Vivo Y53t 5G scores 1 points higher (11/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 5 leads (96/100 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 Redmi Note 5 and the Vivo Y53t 5G are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 5 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (96/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 5: The Redmi Note 5 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 Redmi Note 5 Vivo Y53t 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 282713
Geekbench Single 294
Geekbench Multi 1083
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 720x1600
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 12 MP 13 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB
OS Android 13
NFC no
Dimensions 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm
Weight 180 g 186 g
Price $200
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 5
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
1
camera
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 5
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 5
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 5
$200
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 Redmi Note 5 and the Vivo Y53t 5G are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (36/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 5 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 5 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Vivo Y53t 5G edges out the Redmi Note 5 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 5 and the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Redmi Note 5 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.

Should you choose the Redmi Note 5 over the Vivo Y53t 5G?

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