Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Samsung Galaxy A53 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 50/100 vs 47/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A53 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 615,425).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A53
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A53 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 189g vs 194g
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 820210 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 1059 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 2082
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A53 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 3 points higher (50/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 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 Z6 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A53 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A53 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×74.8×8.1 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A53 and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Samsung Galaxy A53 by 25.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 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 Z6 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A53 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Samsung Galaxy A53 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A53 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy A53 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A53 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy A53 (80/100 vs 66/100).