Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A53 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $450 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy A53 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy A53
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $799
- Better portability (64/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 613957
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 957
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2095
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A53 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A53 — 26/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A53 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 613957 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 957 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2095 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×74.8×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A53 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A53 by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $349. Samsung Galaxy A53 was $349 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (99/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (78/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A53 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A53 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A53 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A53 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.