Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Samsung Galaxy A53 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $450 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 47/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy A53 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 207g).
Samsung Galaxy A53
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $650
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 613957
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 957
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2095
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A53 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 37 points higher (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A53 — 26/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A53 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 613957 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 957 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2095 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×74.8×8.1 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $650 |
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A53 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Samsung Galaxy A53 by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy A53 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (92/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (78/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (73/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A53 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy A53 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A53 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy A53 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.