Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy A53 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 615,425); the Samsung Galaxy A53 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A53
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Samsung Galaxy A53 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 956 vs 936
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 2082
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Lighter: 173g vs 189g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 26/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A53 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 3 points higher (50/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy A53 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A53 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1280 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×74.8×8.1 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A53 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Samsung Galaxy A53 by 18.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy A53 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A53 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A53 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (40/100 vs 26/100).