Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Vivo Y53t 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads — 26/100 vs 11/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A72 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't; the Vivo Y53t 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 203g).

The Samsung Galaxy A72 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A72
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 36
Battery 36
Design 46
Value for money 79
Vivo Y53t 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 203g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A72 scores 15 points higher (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (79/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A72: The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y53t 5G: The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A72 Vivo Y53t 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
DXOMark (camera) 92
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP67
Dimensions 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm
Weight 203 g 186 g
Price $450
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
  • Main: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
36
camera
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A72
$450
Vivo Y53t 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (36/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (67/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A72 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A72 leads on camera score (36/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.