Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Samsung Galaxy A53 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 51/100 vs 47/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 615,425); the Samsung Galaxy A53 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A53 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A53
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A53 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 203g
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A53 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 4 points higher (51/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (64/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A53 | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1280 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×74.8×8.1 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A53 and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Samsung Galaxy A53 by 35.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (64/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Samsung Galaxy A53 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A53 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Samsung Galaxy A53 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A53 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A53 (64/100 vs 44/100).