Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Vivo X300s
The Samsung Galaxy A53 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $450 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy A53 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 217g).
Samsung Galaxy A53
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 189g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $723
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 613957
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 957
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2095
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A53 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A53 — 26/100, Vivo X300s — 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 X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (94/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (64/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A53 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 613957 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 957 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2095 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×74.8×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $723 |
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A53 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Samsung Galaxy A53 by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $273. Samsung Galaxy A53 was $273 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (94/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (94/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (83/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (64/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s 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 X300s?
The Samsung Galaxy A53 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A53 over the Vivo X300s?
The Samsung Galaxy A53 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.