Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy A53 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 47/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 615,425); the Samsung Galaxy A53 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A53
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A53 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2082
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Lighter: 188g vs 189g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A53 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 6 points higher (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A53 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A53 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A53 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1280 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×74.8×8.1 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A53 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Samsung Galaxy A53 by 36.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A53 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A53 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Samsung Galaxy A53 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A53 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A53 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A53 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 47/100).