Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy A53 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 615,425).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A53
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy A53 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A53 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (85/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A53 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1280 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×74.8×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | — | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A53 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A53 by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (87/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (85/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A53 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A53 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A53 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.